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Melania Trump to host Russian and Ukrainian representatives at White House

The first lady will bring officials from both nations together following a ceasefire announcement in Oleshky.

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At a glance

  • Melania Trump will personally host Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House
  • The meeting is scheduled for Thursday
  • It follows a ceasefire announcement in Oleshky announced last month

First lady Melania Trump will host representatives from Russia and Ukraine at the White House on Thursday, according to her office. This follows an announcement of a ceasefire in the city of Oleshky last month.

The meeting brings together officials from the two nations currently engaged in armed conflict.

Why it matters

The gathering represents a diplomatic effort to bring together representatives of nations in active conflict.

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