Politics
Melania Trump hosts Russian and Ukrainian officials at White House over Ukraine ceasefire
November 5, 2026 at 08:00 PM
Coverage
3 reports · over 1 hour
BNBBC News
Melania Trump calls for lasting Ukraine truce as she hosts Russian and Ukrainian officials
(opens the publisher’s site)
CNCNN
Melania Trump touts her diplomatic role as Russia-Ukraine peace eludes her husband
(opens the publisher’s site)
CNCNN
Melania Trump describes role as ‘exclusive intermediary’ between Russia and Ukraine in local ceasefire | CNN Politics
(opens the publisher’s site)First Lady Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian delegations at the White House on Thursday to mark a localized ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine.
- Melania Trump welcomed the delegations to mark a six-day ceasefire in Oleshky that enabled hundreds of civilians to evacuate the Russian-occupied town.
- Melania Trump called for a "more enduring" truce, saying she had reviewed demining plans, aerial images and evacuation routes during the operation.
- Zelensky said the ceasefire proved "when Putin wants the fighting to stop, it stops."
- Melania Trump handed Arakhamia and Dmitriev two letters to be hand-delivered to Zelensky and Putin.