Melania Trump worked with Russian and Ukrainian leaders to secure a local ceasefire in Oleshky. The pause is intended to enable humanitarian aid and voluntary civilian evacuations.

US first lady Melania Trump has secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky, which will begin on 29 October, the White House said.

She has been trying to get Ukrainian children seized by Russia during the war returned to their families. Read more at straitstimes.com.