Melania Trump, the First Lady of the United States, is set to host representatives from Russia and Ukraine at the White House on November 5.
What happened
The meeting comes after a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky expired on November 1. The ceasefire, which was secured with the help of Melania Trump, allowed for humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations. According to reports, nearly 800 people were evacuated from the region during the six-day pause in fighting.
Both Russia and Ukraine have described the ceasefire as successful, with Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets praising the cessation of hostilities as an important step in humanitarian efforts. Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova also expressed deep gratitude to the First Lady for her role in securing the ceasefire.
The White House has announced that Melania Trump will deliver remarks on the ceasefire during the meeting, which has been described as an extraordinary moment in American history. The meeting marks a major diplomatic initiative in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
