Trump lauds Melania over Russia-Ukraine localised ceasefire deal
US President Donald Trump praised First Lady Melania Trump, saying she was ‘better than our professionals’ following her diplomatic efforts towards a localised ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in Oleshky. Trump was casting his vote in the midterm elections.
US First Lady Melania Trump said in a surprise announcement Friday she had secured a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the ravaged city of Oleshky, where citizens are trapped and short of food. Melania Trump said she had worked with the Russian and Ukrainian leaderships on the Oleshky plan, and that civilian leaders from both countries would “work together” and visit the devastated city to assess aid needs.
President Trump says it was First Lady Melania Trump’s initiative that led to a ceasefire in Oleshky.
No confirmation from Russia or Ukraine as White House says 'localised' ceasefire to take effect in Oleshky.
US First Lady Melania Trump has secured a truce that will begin on 29 October in the southern city, the White House says.
EU leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine at the Brussels summit. But souring relations with the US over Russia and Starlink and a big hole in the budget will make for a difficult winter for Ukraine.
The Ukrainian city of Oleshky, occupied by Russia and on the frontline, faces a humanitarian crisis. The localized truce comes as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said negotiators would meet for wider talks next month.