Melania Trump highlights pause in fighting between Russia and Ukraine
A six-day ceasefire in a Russian-held city marks a rare agreement as the administration pursues broader peace talks.
At a glance
- A six-day pause in fighting has been established in Oleshky, a Russian-occupied city
- Melania Trump characterised the pause as a rare agreement between the two sides
- The ceasefire occurs amid broader administration efforts to secure a peace deal
Melania Trump has highlighted a pause in fighting in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, describing it as a rare agreement between Russia and Ukraine. The six-day ceasefire comes as the administration intensifies efforts to negotiate a comprehensive agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
Why it matters
Any pause in fighting between Russia and Ukraine could signal potential progress toward ending the conflict, which has caused significant humanitarian and economic disruption.
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