Representatives from Russia and Ukraine convened at the White House under the auspices of US First Lady Melania Trump, who helped secure a six-day ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky. The discussions reflect an active push by Washington to establish an agreement that will formally conclude the war. Looking ahead, this diplomatic engagement precedes an upcoming round of trilateral talks scheduled to convene in Abu Dhabi.
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Melania Trump hosts Russia-Ukraine meeting after Oleshky ceasefire
US First Lady Melania Trump has brought Russian and Ukrainian representatives together at the White House to mark a six-day ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky, which she helped broker. The meeting comes ahead of planned trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, as Washington pushes for a deal to end the war.
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