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  "id": 18401409,
  "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-18401409",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T23:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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": "U.S. First Lady Melania Trump urged for sustained collaboration between Russia and Ukraine towards enduring peace following her role in facilitating a local ceasefire in southern Ukraine. Addressing the White House alongside representatives from both nations, the first lady emphasized the humanitarian success of the recent ceasefire in Oleshky, located in Ukraine's southern Kherson region. This ceasefire, which commenced on October 27, persisted for six days, as reported by international media.\n\nEvery significant change starts with a small spark, she stated. Light a hope, cultivate cooperation, and pave the way for a lasting peace. The first lady explained that she initiated discussions with Russian and Ukrainian officials through her representative, Marc Beckman, in September after becoming aware of the humanitarian crisis in Oleshky. Both nations signed written agreements acknowledging her as the sole intermediary, resulting in the ceasefire agreement on October 23. She expressed optimism that the local ceasefire would contribute to the broader peace process, fostering humanity over war.",
  "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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