Melania Trump hosts Russian and Ukrainian officials at the White House
First Lady Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian officials at the White House on Thursday, including Putin envoy Kirill Dmitriev and Ukrainian lawmaker David Arakhamia. She urged both sides to build on a recent six-day humanitarian truce in Russian-occupied Oleshky, which allowed aid deliveries and the evacuation of nearly 800 people. The White House says it was believed to be the first time a first lady brought representatives of two nations at war to the White House. U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine are expected in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10 and 11.
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Why it matters
The Oleshky truce let aid in and nearly 800 civilians out before it expired on Nov. 1 without an extension. The meeting comes days before the next round of U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine.
What to watch
Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. are expected to send negotiators to Abu Dhabi for talks on Nov. 10 and 11.
Sources
- Al Jazeera: Melania Trump calls for peace at meeting with Russia, Ukraine officials
- NBC News via Yahoo: Melania Trump to host Russia and Ukraine representatives
- AFP via Arab News: Zelensky in Spain; Abu Dhabi talks Nov. 10-11
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