Melania Trump secures Oleshky ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, White House says — SkimNews
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- Melania Trump was credited by the White House with securing a temporary ceasefire in Russian-controlled Oleshky beginning Oct. 29, working directly with Russian and Ukrainian leadership to define its terms.
- Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop all military action in Oleshky, allowing humanitarian aid through a designated safe passageway while non-military teams visit residents’ homes and coordinate transportation.
- Oleshky has 1,700 to 2,000 remaining residents, primarily elderly people plus about 50 children, down from roughly 24,000 before the war; residents report a deepening food crisis.
- Kakhovka Dam was destroyed before about 90 percent of Oleshky was flooded, according to the White House; Melania Trump said residents urgently need medical attention, medicine, food and clean water.
- Oleshky residents who wish to leave will receive coordinated support and transportation to their preferred destination, either Russia or Ukraine, with non-military teams coordinating the evacuation.
- Newsmax said its cameras would receive exclusive access to document the effort, which includes an unnamed American media organization traveling with the non-military teams.
Why it matters: For Oleshky’s remaining 1,700–2,000 residents, the Oct. 29 pause creates an immediate window for medical care, food aid and evacuation. With about 90 percent of the city flooded, letting residents choose Russia or Ukraine makes this a concrete humanitarian operation, though its city-specific scope leaves the wider war unresolved.
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