Melania Trump says she secured one-city ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for humanitarian aid
First lady Melania Trump announced on Friday that she helped secure a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky to facilitate the humane evacuation of elderly residents. Trump worked directly with Ukrainian and Russian leadership as the “exclusive intermediary,” according to a press release from the first lady’s office, and initiated … The post Melania Trump says she…
Melania Trump claimed on Friday that she negotiated a limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky to allow for the humanitarian evacuation of elderly residents. The first lady had worked directly with representatives from both countries as the "exclusive intermediary" to secure the ceasefire agreement, according to a press release from her office.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the ceasefire would take effect at 4 a.m. Moscow time on October 27, while Ukrainian officials stated that it would commence at 3 a.m. Kyiv time on the same day. Both sides confirmed the limited ceasefire on Friday. Trump emphasized that the city's remaining population primarily consists of elderly residents who urgently require medical attention, medicine, food, and clean water.
She also noted that the city's residents lack electricity, are living near mined roads, and frequently experience military attacks. Trump stated that without her intervention, it would have been impossible to bring humanitarian aid into the city and evacuate the elderly. The Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, credited Trump for her "significant contribution" and mentioned that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump discussed the matter during a recent call.
However, Peskov declined to provide additional details on the evacuation routes or the duration of the ceasefire, only stating that the operation would "certainly take at least a few days." Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights and a leader in negotiations, Dmytro Lubinets, described the operation as "extremely complex" due to the intricate preparations required.
Ukrainian Parliament member Davyd Arakhamia highlighted the roles of both the Pope and Trump in facilitating the negotiation. Donald Trump praised his wife's efforts, emphasizing that she focused on helping the children impacted by the war. CNN previously reported that Pope Leo discussed the humanitarian crisis in Oleshky with Putin during their phone call last Friday.
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