INTRO: First Lady Melania Trump met with both Russian and Ukrainian officials at the White House today (Thursday) after she helped broker a temporary ceasefire for the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky (oh-LESH’-kee). The first lady welcomes the officials and their efforts to bring peace to the region.
ACK: First Lady Melania Trump
TAG: The ceasefire allowed for aid to reach about two-thousand people in the city and for residents to safely evacuate. Meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine continue to trade strikes ahead of peace talks next week.
KEYWORD: Politics, Military, International
