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  "id": 18397898,
  "title": "Melania Trump calls for lasting peace after brokering local Russia-Ukraine ceasefire",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/melania-trump-calls-for-lasting-peace-after-brokering-local-russia-18397898",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T23:37:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261106/melania-trump-calls-for-lasting-peace-after-brokering-local-russia-ukraine-ceasefire"
  },
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  "account": "President Donald Trump's wife, Melania, advocated for enduring harmony between Russia and Ukraine after facilitating a localized truce in southern Ukraine last month. Addressing the White House alongside representatives from both nations, the first lady underscored the humanitarian accomplishments of the recent ceasefire in Oleshky, located in Ukraine's southern Kherson region. The ceasefire, which commenced on October 27, persisted for six days, according to foreign press accounts. \"Every significant change starts with a modest spark,\" she remarked. \"Kindle hope, cultivate collaboration, and brighten the road to enduring peace.\" The first lady disclosed that she commenced working with Russian and Ukrainian officials via her representative, Marc Beckman, in September upon discovering the humanitarian crisis in Oleshky. She explained that both nations signed written agreements acknowledging her as the sole intermediary, resulting in a ceasefire accord on October 23. \"We have opted for humanity over warfare,\" she stated, expressing optimism that the localized ceasefire could serve as a foundation for broader peace.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — U.S. first lady Melania Trump on Thursday called for continued cooperation between Russia and Ukraine toward lasting peace after helping broker a local ceasefire in southern Ukraine last month. Speaking at the White House with representatives from both countries in attendance, the first lady highlighted the humanitarian achievements of the recent ceasefire in Oleshky in Ukraine's…",
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