Melania Trump to Secure Humanitarian Ceasefire in Oleshky on Oct 29, 2026
First Lady Melania Trump announced that a humanitarian ceasefire is set to start in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky on Oct 29, 2026, to enable aid deliveries and civilian evacuations. The White House earlier said the ceasefire had been arranged through negotiations involving Ukrainian and Russian officials, with Pope Francis also taking part in the talks.
Trump and adviser Marc Beckman claimed she secured the agreement single-handedly, a statement contested by Vatican officials and the Kremlin. Following the announcement, Russian forces halted strikes in the Kherson region, and Trump hinted at a possible visit to Ukraine.