Melania Trump Brokers Ceasefire in Oleshky: A Glimmer of Hope in the Ukraine-Russia Conflict

10/28/2026

The Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky has sparked a diplomatic row between the White House and the Vatican. While Melania Trump claims credit for brokering the truce, the Vatican says Pope Leo’s...

10/27/2026

Many people left in Oleshky, where bombardment is constant, have run out of food. A truce that began Tuesday is supposed to allow aid in and civilians out.

10/27/2026

The pause in fighting is designed to allow humanitarian aid into the city and evacuate those who want to go.

10/27/2026

A localised ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia took effect early Tuesday ahead of a humanitarian mission brokered by US first lady Melania Trump, as missile attacks resumed in Kyiv. The local...

10/27/2026

The Russian-occupied city of Oleshky has had no electricity, gas or water for three years, as residents reported having to eat weeds to survive.

10/27/2026

A ceasefire in the Russian-held Ukrainian city of Oleshky, where first lady Melania Trump said the situation "is dire," went into effect on Tuesday.

10/27/2026

A localised ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia took effect early Tuesday ahead of a humanitarian mission led by US first lady Melania Trump, as missile attacks resumed in Kyiv. Meanwhile,...

10/27/2026

The agreement would "temporarily stop all military action in Oleshky to allow for humanitarian aid to enter and to prepare a civilian evacuation," the White House said.