White House: Melania Trump arranges ceasefire in Ukrainian city of Olesjky

The White House announced that Melania Trump facilitated a ceasefire in Olesjky, Ukraine, allowing civilians to receive aid and evacuate. The ceasefire is set to begin next Thursday, although neither Ukraine nor Russia has confirmed the agreement. Melania Trump described the dire humanitarian situation in Olesjky, where many residents are elderly and in need of medical assistance and food. Non-military teams will assess the needs of the remaining civilians under the supervision of American media. Pope Leo XIV also called for a ceasefire, expressing concern for the humanitarian crisis and indicating that President Putin responded positively to the plea.