How Melania Trump helped secure a ceasefire in occupied Ukraine
US first lady Melania Trump says she helped broker a localized humanitarian ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in Ukraine's
US first lady Melania Trump says she helped broker a localized humanitarian ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in Ukraine's Kherson region. The agreement aims to allow aid deliveries and civilian evacuations from the city, where residents face severe shortages of food, medicine and clean water.
Melinda Haring, a senior adviser at Razom for Ukraine, a non-profit advocacy organization, joins DW News to discuss the first lady's role and whether the deal could have broader implications for diplomacy surrounding the war. Video Chapters 00:00 - White House announces localized ceasefire in Oleshky 01:14 - What
Russia and Ukraine agreed to: Ceasefire & evacuations 02:11 - Melania Trump’s diplomatic role & past humanitarian efforts 03:27 - Timeline and fragility of the humanitarian corridor 04:42 - White House backchannels & Moscow influence 05:27 - The dire humanitarian situation inside occupied Oleshky 06:48 - Significance of local
deals in the wider war 07:43 - Conditions for trapped civilians in occupied territories 08:41 - Could this create momentum for broader peace talks? 10:01 - Outro For more news go to Follow DW on social media ► ►TikTok ► ► ►Reddit Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie Subscribe
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