White House: “Stop fighting in Oleshiki, Ukraine, starting from the 29th… Melania mediates”

The White House announced on the 23rd (local time) that Russian and Ukrainian troops have decided to stop fighting in Oleshki, a city in the Russian-occupied southern Kherson region of Ukraine.

According to the White House, this ceasefire was mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump, and starting on the 29th, Russia and Ukraine agreed to allow the entry of humanitarian aid materials into the city and prepare for the evacuation of civilians through designated safe passages.

“The situation in Oleshiki is extremely dire. Most of the remaining residents are elderly people who urgently need medical assistance, medicine, food and clean water,” First Lady Melania Trump said in a press release.

“The people of Oleshiki have limited power supply, live surrounded by mine-laden roads, and endure frequent military attacks,” he added. “It was clear that without my intervention, there would have been no possibility of delivering humanitarian aid to the city and evacuating the elderly.”

The White House reported that First Lady Melania Trump began consultations with both Russia and Ukraine in her official position as 'Exclusive Intermediary' and adjusted the goals, technical procedures, timing, process and conditions of the ceasefire.

First Lady Melania Trump said, "Civilian leaders from both countries will work together to visit the homes of Oleshiki residents to determine the level of support they require. Residents who wish to evacuate will receive coordinated support and be taken to their desired destinations. Some will want to go to Russia, some will want to go to Ukraine."

First Lady Melania Trump explained that she had secured an impartial American media outlet to accompany and cover the application process, adding, "This will play an important role in ensuring that each family's wishes are faithfully respected."

There were 24,000 people living in Oleshiki before the war, but most of them fled and there are currently 1,700 to 2,000 people left. They are reportedly elderly and about 50 children.

It has been located in the center of the front line since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, and in 2023, 90% of the city area was flooded after the nearby Kahouka Dam was destroyed, causing further damage, the White House said.

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However, Russia did not mention a 'ceasefire' and only said that it had agreed to cooperate with the Vatican.