Washington, October 23, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
US First Lady Melania Trump has brokered a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the southern Ukrainian city of Oleshky to facilitate humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians, according to the White House.
The ceasefire is scheduled to begin on October 29 and will establish a designated safe passage for humanitarian assistance and civilian evacuations in the war-affected city.
According to the White House, the agreement followed direct negotiations involving Melania Trump and her representative with Russian and Ukrainian leadership. She acted as an “Exclusive Intermediary” in discussions on the objectives, procedures, timing and operational arrangements of the humanitarian initiative.
Describing conditions in Oleshky as critical, Melania Trump said the city was “on the brink of disaster”, with much of its remaining population comprising elderly residents facing shortages of essential supplies.
“The people of Oleshky have limited electricity, live amid mined roads, and endure regular military attacks,” she said, adding that humanitarian assistance and evacuation of elderly residents would have been impossible without intervention.
Under the agreement, civilian representatives from Russia and Ukraine will jointly assess residents’ needs by visiting homes. Those who wish to leave will be provided assistance and transportation to their preferred destinations, including Russia or Ukraine.
The arrangement also includes independent media monitoring of the humanitarian operation. Melania Trump said an impartial American media organisation would accompany and document the Russian and Ukrainian teams involved in the process.
According to the White House, the initiative began after Melania Trump learnt about the situation in Oleshky during a private discussion at her “Fostering the Future Together” event in New York, held during the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
She said she subsequently activated communication channels established with Russian and Ukrainian authorities during six previous reunification efforts involving 34 children.
Both countries then designated teams to work out operational details, including demining required to facilitate safe movement through the conflict zone.
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