Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Melania Trump Hosts Russia-Ukraine Talks at White House


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(MENAFN) US First Lady Melania Trump is scheduled to host representatives from Russia and Ukraine at the White House on Thursday, Nov. 5, in an initiative her office described as an unprecedented diplomatic effort led by an American first lady.

A statement released by her office on Tuesday said Melania Trump personally launched contact with the two countries, which remain at war, and helped arrange a ceasefire in Oleshky and nearby areas of Ukraine’s Kherson region.

“Mrs. Trump independently initiated engagement between the two warring nations and successfully secured a ceasefire in Oleshky and the surrounding Kherson region,” the statement said.

Her office characterized the development as “an extraordinary moment in American history,” highlighting her direct role in facilitating communication between the Russian and Ukrainian sides.

Melania Trump is also expected to address the ceasefire agreement during an appearance at the White House scheduled for Thursday at 11 am Eastern time (1600GMT), the statement added.

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