Melania Trump brokers ceasefire in Russian-occupied Ukraine city, White House says
South China Morning Post's headline. Reported by South China Morning Post, The Jerusalem Post, Vanguard, Punch, Euronews, CBS News and 3 more.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The Jerusalem Post, the White House said on Friday that Melania Trump secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky, beginning October 29. Vanguard and Punch reported that Trump announced the localised ceasefire herself, to allow aid and evacuation. The South China Morning Post and The Korea Times said the ceasefire is set to begin Thursday, while Euronews and TVC News gave October 29 as the start date. CBS News quoted her office describing a temporary ceasefire. The Globe and Mail noted her wider work on returning Ukrainian children seized by Russia. The sources do not give details of how the ceasefire would be enforced.
Key points
- The Jerusalem Post reported the White House said the ceasefire in Oleshky will begin on October 29.
- Vanguard reported Melania Trump announced the localized ceasefire in a surprise statement on Friday.
- Euronews said the agreement is intended to allow humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations in Oleshky.
- Euronews reported residents have endured years of Russian occupation, severe food shortages and dangerous escape attempts.
- CBS News said the first lady's office described the arrangement as a temporary ceasefire.
What we know
- The White House announced on Friday that Melania Trump brokered a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in Oleshky.
- The ceasefire is intended to allow humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians, according to several outlets.
- Oleshky is described as a Russian-occupied, war-ravaged Ukrainian city where residents are short of food.
What happens next
- The ceasefire is set to take effect on October 29, according to most sources.
Sources differ: The South China Morning Post and The Korea Times say the ceasefire begins Thursday, while Euronews and The Jerusalem Post give October 29 as the start date.
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Melania Trump brokers ceasefire in Russian-occupied Ukraine city, White House says. According to The Jerusalem Post, the White House said on Friday that Melania Trump secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky, beginning October 29. Vanguard and Punch reported that Trump announced the localised ceasefire herself, to allow aid and evacuation. The South China Morning Post and The Korea Times said the ceasefire is set to begin Thursday, while Euronews and TVC News gave October 29 as the start date. CBS News quoted her office describing a temporary ceasefire. The Globe and Mail noted her wider work on returning Ukrainian children seized by Russia. The sources do not give details of how the ceasefire would be enforced. Covered by 9 publications. South China Morning Post: Melania Trump brokers ceasefire in Russian-occupied Ukraine city, White House says. The Jerusalem Post: Melania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine, White House says. Vanguard: Melania Trump says secured ceasefire in Ukrainian city of Oleshky. Punch: Melania Trump says secured ceasefire in Ukrainian city of Oleshky. Euronews: Melania Trump secures ceasefire in Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, White House says. CBS News: Melania Trump secures "temporary ceasefire" in Ukrainian city. The Globe and Mail: Melania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, White House says. The Korea Times: Melania Trump helps forge ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Ukrainian city, White House says. TVC News: Melania Trump Secures Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire In Oleshky, White House Says.
Who is covering it
- South China Morning Post Hong Kong Melania Trump brokers ceasefire in Russian-occupied Ukraine city, White House says US first lady Melania Trump has brokered a coming ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the war-ravaged Ukrainian city of Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians, the White House announced on Friday. The localised ceasefire is set to begin Thursday, with the American 23 Oct · Tier 2
- The Jerusalem Post Israel Melania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine, White House says Melania Trump has secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky, which will begin on October 29, the White House said on Friday. 23 Oct · Tier 3
- Vanguard Nigeria Melania Trump says secured ceasefire in Ukrainian city of Oleshky 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. 23 Oct · Tier 3
- Punch Nigeria Melania Trump says secured ceasefire in Ukrainian city of Oleshky US First Lady Melania Trump has announced she secured a localised ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky to allow for aid and evacuati 23 Oct · Tier 3
- Euronews France Melania Trump secures ceasefire in Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, White House says The agreement, due to take effect on 29 October, is intended to allow humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations in a city where residents have endured years of Russian occupation, severe food shortages and dangerous attempts to escape. 23 Oct · Tier 3
- CBS News United States Melania Trump secures "temporary ceasefire" in Ukrainian city First lady Melania Trump's office says she secured a localized ceasefire for the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky. 23 Oct · Tier 3
- The Globe and Mail Canada Melania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, White House says U.S. first lady has been active in trying to get Ukrainian children seized by Russia during the war returned to their families 23 Oct · Tier 3
- The Korea Times South Korea Melania Trump helps forge ceasefire deal in Russian-occupied Ukrainian city, White House says WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump has brokered an upcoming ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the war-ravaged Ukrainian city of Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians, the White House announced on Friday. The localized ceasefire is set to begin Thursday, with 23 Oct · Tier 3
- TVC News Nigeria Melania Trump Secures Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire In Oleshky, White House Says US First Lady Melania Trump says she has secured an agreement between Russia and Ukraine for a temporary ceasefire in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky to allow humanitarian aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians, the White House has said. The ceasefire is scheduled to begin on October 29, 2026, 23 Oct · Tier 3
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