Russian Envoy Credits Melania Trump for Oleshky Ceasefire
At a White House event, Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev credited Melania Trump with helping secure a ceasefire in Oleshky. He said Russian President Vladimir Putin had personally instructed the operation. The ceasefire was signed on October 23. Dmitriev's remarks put the spotlight on Melania Trump's role in the talks.
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Context: Oleshky is a town in southern Ukraine, in the Kherson region, where fighting has been intense. Kirill Dmitriev heads Russia's Direct Investment Fund and is often Putin's envoy for talks with Washington.
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