AI Brief
- U.S. President Donald Trump stated the Russia-Ukraine conflict is nearing resolution, involving agreements beyond Ukraine.
- First Lady Melania Trump facilitated a ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine, with Russian and Ukrainian officials signing the agreement on October 23.
- The humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky allowed aid and evacuations from October 27 to November 1 amid worsening shortages and ongoing conflict.
THE Russia-Ukraine conflict is very close to being settled and the deal will involve more than Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday.
Speaking to reporters, Trump noted that he had met with Russian special presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev at the White House.
On the same day, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner said in an X post that the U.S. objective is to "address the security concerns of all sides" through practical, mutually agreed arrangements that reduce the risk of future conflict.
Also on Thursday, U.S. First Lady Melania Trump brought together Russian and Ukrainian officials in the White House to mark a ceasefire she helped broker last month in Oleshky, a frontline town in Ukraine's Kherson region.
Melania said she had learned about the situation in Oleshky in September and immediately deputized her adviser Marc Beckman to work with Ukrainian and Russian officials to push for the ceasefire.
She added that Russia and Ukraine agreed to work with her to establish a ceasefire in Oleshky and signed the ceasefire agreement on Oct 23.
Oleshky is a small town located on the left (eastern) bank of the Dnieper River. The town, currently under Russian control, has been experiencing worsening shortages of food and other essential supplies amid continuous fighting.
The humanitarian ceasefire took effect in the town on Oct 27, allowing humanitarian aid deliveries and civilian evacuations. It ended on Nov 1.
Melania also expressed gratitude for the cooperation from both sides, hailing the ceasefire as a potential spark for broader peace.
