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Al Jazeera · 05.11.2026 19:31

Melania Trump calls for peace at meeting with Russia, Ukraine officials

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The First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, hosted officials from both Russia and Ukraine at the White House, using the occasion to advocate for a durable cessation of hostilities. During the gathering, she urged the two nations to capitalize on a recent local truce to foster broader peace. The meeting marked a notable diplomatic engagement, with the US first lady taking a central role in the discussions between the opposing sides.

While the specific details of her influence remain undefined, all parties involved credited Melania Trump with playing a key role in facilitating the ceasefire. Although the sources align on the fact that she called for peace and hosted the officials, they differ slightly in emphasis. One report highlights her specific call to build upon the existing local truce, while the other focuses on the general consensus that her involvement was instrumental, even if the precise nature of that role was not specified. Both accounts confirm the presence of Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House for this significant diplomatic interaction.

Compiled from: Al Jazeera · BBC News

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