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Melania Trump urges lasting peace after White House meeting with Russian and Ukrainian officials
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Melania Trump has urged Russia and Ukraine to turn a recent local ceasefire into a lasting peace, speaking at a White House meeting with officials from both countries. The White House called it a likely first in US history for a first lady to bring representatives of two nations at war together for diplomacy.
Trump said written agreements made her an “exclusive intermediary” and that she was involved in planning the truce, including reviewing de-mining plans and evacuation routes. The six-day ceasefire in and around Russian-occupied Oleshky enabled aid deliveries and the evacuation of nearly 800 people, while an estimated 2,000 civilians remained in the city. It expired without extension; the White House credited Trump with brokering it, while Pope Leo XIV also urged the sides to allow aid and evacuations. US-brokered talks are expected in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 November.
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In short
- Melania Trump urged Russia and Ukraine to pursue lasting peace.
- A six-day truce enabled aid and the evacuation of nearly 800 people.
- US-brokered talks are expected in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 November.
How this story developed
- 1 hour ago The White House called the meeting an unprecedented first for a US first lady, while the truce expired without extension and new US-brokered talks were expected in Abu Dhabi on 10 and 11 November.
- 1 hour ago Melania Trump convened Russian and Ukrainian officials at the White House, saying written agreements authorised her intermediary role and urging them to pursue lasting peace after a six-day local truce enabled aid deliveries and the evacuation of nearly 800 people from around Oleshky.
- Al Jazeera Melania Trump hosts Russia-Ukraine meeting after Oleshky ceasefire
- The Guardian Russian and Ukrainian officials thank Melania Trump for brokering ceasefire – video
- The Guardian White House event reveals Ukraine and Russia share one goal: flattering Melania
- Al Jazeera Melania Trump urges lasting peace after White House meeting with Russian and Ukrainian officials
- PBS NewsHour WATCH: First lady Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian officials. Trump met with Putin's envoy
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- Melania Trump urges lasting peace after White House meeting with Russian and Ukrainian officialsAl Jazeera
- Melania Trump hosts Russia-Ukraine meeting after Oleshky ceasefireAl Jazeera
- Russian and Ukrainian officials thank Melania Trump for brokering ceasefire – videoThe Guardian
- White House event reveals Ukraine and Russia share one goal: flattering MelaniaThe Guardian
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- WATCH: First lady Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian officials. Trump met with Putin's envoyPBS NewsHour
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The case for
Supporters could argue that even a short, local ceasefire can save lives by allowing aid deliveries and civilian evacuations, and that the meeting may help sustain momentum towards wider negotiations. They may see discreet, high-level mediation as worthwhile when it brings the parties together, particularly if it builds on written commitments and leaves room for further talks.
The case against
Sceptics could argue that a temporary truce which expired without extension offers little evidence of a durable peace, especially while civilians remain in danger and the invasion continues. They may also question whether a first lady’s intermediary role can secure meaningful commitments or address the political and security issues that formal negotiations must resolve.
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- Al JazeeraLeftMelania Trump urges lasting peace after White House meeting with Russian and Ukrainian officials
- Al JazeeraLeftMelania Trump hosts Russia-Ukraine meeting after Oleshky ceasefire
- The GuardianLeftRussian and Ukrainian officials thank Melania Trump for brokering ceasefire – video
- The GuardianLeftWhite House event reveals Ukraine and Russia share one goal: flattering Melania
- PBS NewsHourCentreWATCH: First lady Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian officials. Trump met with Putin's envoy
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Originally published by Al Jazeera as “Melania Trump calls for peace at meeting with Russia, Ukraine officials”.