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Melania Trump reportedly secures temporary Oleshky ceasefire, White House says

The White House says the first lady brokered a localized pause in fighting in Oleshky for aid and evacuations, starting Oct. 29. Russia and Ukraine have not yet commented.

Updated Oct 23, 2026 · 14:16 UTC3 reports

The short version

  • The White House says First Lady Melania Trump secured a temporary, localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in Oleshky.[Associated Press · Al Jazeera · CBS News]
  • The pause is scheduled to begin Oct. 29, and the White House says it would allow aid deliveries and civilian evacuations.[Associated Press · Al Jazeera · CBS News]
  • Neither Russia nor Ukraine has yet commented, and Melania Trump describes conditions in Oleshky as dire.[Associated Press · CBS News]

Key facts

  • The first lady's office and the White House reported that Melania Trump secured a temporary, localized ceasefire in Oleshky.[Associated Press · Al Jazeera · CBS News]
  • The ceasefire is scheduled to begin Thursday, Oct. 29.[Associated Press · CBS News]
  • Russia and Ukraine had not publicly commented on the announcement as of the reporting.[Associated Press · CBS News]
  • Melania Trump said the situation in Oleshky is dire, citing limited electricity, mined roads, and regular military attacks.[CBS News]

What remains uncertain

  • Neither Russia nor Ukraine has commented, so whether both sides accept the localized ceasefire remains unconfirmed.[Associated Press · CBS News]
  • The description of conditions in Oleshky comes from the first lady's statement and is not independently confirmed in the reporting.[CBS News]

Sources

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