Russia and Ukraine Agree to Melania Trump-Brokered Localised Ceasefire

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Ukraine

World / International

Russia and Ukraine Agree to Melania Trump-Brokered Localised Ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a localised ceasefire in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky, which has been under Russian occupation for four years. The ceasefire is expected to begin in a week. US President Donald Trump said the initiative came from First Lady Melania Trump.

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