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Melania Trump secured a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky to allow the evacuation of civilians and the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Oleshky, in the Kherson region, is on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe.
“Oleshky’s remaining population is comprised primarily of elderly residents who urgently need medical attention, medicine, food, and clean water,” the first lady said in a statement Friday.
“The people of Oleshky have limited electricity, live amid mined roads, and endure regular military attacks. It was abundantly clear that without my intervention, the possibility to bring humanitarian aid into the city and to evacuate the elderly would be impossible.”
The localized cease-fire will begin on October 29, 2026.
There’s an estimated 1,700-2,000 residents in the city, including about 50 children.
“Residents who wish to evacuate will receive coordinated support and transportation to their preferred destination. I anticipate some will want to go to Russia, and some to Ukraine,” Trump said.
Melania Trump has worked on humanitarian issues tied to the war.
She’s helped reunite 34 children with their families.
President Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have met with Presidents Zelensky and Putin to secure a trilateral meeting for peace talks as the war enters its fourth year.