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White House claims Melania Trump brokered Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky

The first lady's office says she secured a localized Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, but critics question whether she deserves sole credit.

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What to know

  • The White House claims First Lady Melania Trump brokered a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky, with her adviser saying she secured it "singlehandedly" as "Exclusive Intermediary."
  • The ceasefire took effect October 29, enabling evacuations and humanitarian aid delivery to the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city facing a worsening crisis.
  • Observers question whether Melania deserves sole credit, noting the Trump administration's pattern of taking credit for others' work.

“aligned the parties on the agreement's objectives, technical procedures, timing, processes, and terms, in her formal role as Exclusive Intermediary”

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White House claims Melania Trump brokered Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky
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    Arwa Mahdawi questions Melania's sole credit for ceasefire

    Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi publishes an analysis piece suggesting Norway award Melania the Nobel Peace Prize, but notes that while Melania's adviser claims she "singlehandedly" secured the ceasefire, "if there is one thing that the Trumps are good at it, it is taking credit for other people's work." Mahdawi acknowledges Melania's positive work on Ukraine but questions whether she truly achieved it alone.

    “If there is one thing that the Trumps are good at it, it is taking credit for other people's work.”
    — Arwa Mahdawi
    1. 1 outlet Hear me out: maybe Norway should give Melania Trump the Nobel peace prize | Arwa Mahdawi

      first by Guardian US, 8d ago

  2. background

    Ceasefire takes effect in Oleshky; evacuations and aid begin — The ceasefire went into effect on Tuesday in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city. On Friday, hundreds of people were evacuated from the frontline town and emergency supplies were brought in for residents who needed to stay.

  3. background

    White House announces Melania Trump secured Oleshky ceasefire — The White House announced that First Lady Melania Trump had "successfully secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, localized to the city of Oleshky." According to the statement, Melania initiated discussions and "aligned the parties on the agreement's objectives, technical procedures, timing, processes, and terms, in her formal role as Exclusive Intermediary."