Melania Trump says she brokered ceasefire for Ukraine evacuation
The US first lady says she worked as intermediary between Russia and Ukraine to enable humanitarian operations in Oleshky.
At a glance
- Melania Trump said she secured a ceasefire in Oleshky for humanitarian purposes
- The arrangement was intended to enable evacuation of elderly residents
- Trump acted as an intermediary between Russian and Ukrainian leadership
Melania Trump announced that she helped arrange a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky to allow the safe evacuation of elderly residents. According to a statement from her office, Trump worked directly with leadership from both countries in her capacity as an intermediary to facilitate the humanitarian operation.
Why it matters
The announcement represents a claimed diplomatic intervention by the US first lady in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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