Melania blows up Trump’s Russia brag with celebration of ‘sophisticated ceasefire’: report
By: Matthew Chapman
By: Matthew Chapman
Nov 05, 2026
RAW STORY
First lady Melania Trump hosted a White House event on a Russian-occupied city’s ceasefire without mentioning President Donald Trump, the Daily Beast reported.
The Thursday gathering marked a temporary, localized truce in Oleshky that ended Nov. 1. The Daily Beast reported it let humanitarian aid reach the city and covered the departure of roughly 800 people across six days, and the event came as the president has not made good on his claim that he could end the war in Ukraine on his first day back in office.
Melania Trump said she was involved at each stage of what she called a “sophisticated ceasefire,” including reviewing roads and evacuation routes. The Beast said she learned of the crisis in September and served as the sole go-between.
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev credited her with a key coordinating role and said Vladimir Putin personally issued the needed instructions. He added that Putin appreciates the president’s peacemaking effort. Ukrainian politician David Arakhamia praised her work, and ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets gave her the Order of Princess Olga, 1st Class, on behalf of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
She said the truce would not have happened without Putin or Zelensky and that their cooperation sets a “meaningful precedent.” She gave officials letters to carry to both leaders.
Nobody in the room acknowledged Putin’s invasion caused the crisis, The Beast noted.
Melania's role in the ceasefire agreement has been questioned by some observers, who point out that the Pope was involved in ceasefire discussions for Oleshky before Melania's involvement was ever publicly acknowledged.
First lady Melania Trump hosted a White House event on a Russian-occupied city’s ceasefire without mentioning President Donald Trump, the Daily Beast reported.
The Thursday gathering marked a temporary, localized truce in Oleshky that ended Nov. 1. The Daily Beast reported it let humanitarian aid reach the city and covered the departure of roughly 800 people across six days, and the event came as the president has not made good on his claim that he could end the war in Ukraine on his first day back in office.
Melania Trump said she was involved at each stage of what she called a “sophisticated ceasefire,” including reviewing roads and evacuation routes. The Beast said she learned of the crisis in September and served as the sole go-between.
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev credited her with a key coordinating role and said Vladimir Putin personally issued the needed instructions. He added that Putin appreciates the president’s peacemaking effort. Ukrainian politician David Arakhamia praised her work, and ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets gave her the Order of Princess Olga, 1st Class, on behalf of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
She said the truce would not have happened without Putin or Zelensky and that their cooperation sets a “meaningful precedent.” She gave officials letters to carry to both leaders.
Nobody in the room acknowledged Putin’s invasion caused the crisis, The Beast noted.
Melania's role in the ceasefire agreement has been questioned by some observers, who point out that the Pope was involved in ceasefire discussions for Oleshky before Melania's involvement was ever publicly acknowledged.
President Donald Trump speaks at the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, D.C., on June 3, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Nov 05, 2026
RAW STORY
President Donald Trump revealed Thursday that he privately met with a top Russian official at the White House but refused to disclose what they discussed.
That’s according to The New York Times, which reported that Trump instead teased a sweeping agreement in the Oval Office that could extend far beyond Ukraine.
“I can’t tell you what I discussed,” Trump told reporters. “But I’m just telling you, there’s going to be an agreement, it’s going to be a big agreement, and it’s going to involve more than Ukraine.”
Trump appeared to be referring to Kirill Dmitriev, a senior envoy to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who visited the White House earlier Thursday for an event hosted by first lady Melania Trump.
Trump acknowledged meeting with the Russian envoy, but said he had not met with Ukrainian officials who also attended the event, the Times reported.
The president offered few details about the potential agreement, though he suggested its reach could be enormous.
“It might involve all of Europe,” Trump said. “It’s going to be a big, beautiful agreement, and everyone is going to be thrilled.”
The latest Iran war remarks from Trump come as the Times reported that there is "little sign that the Trump administration’s efforts are bringing the war closer to an end.”
"Instead, Mr. Trump has been widely criticized by Democrats, as well as some Republicans, for being too solicitous of Mr. Putin and refusing to put more pressure on Russia," the outlet said.
The meeting also comes ahead of scheduled peace talks involving U.S., Russian and Ukrainian officials in the United Arab Emirates next week.
President Donald Trump revealed Thursday that he privately met with a top Russian official at the White House but refused to disclose what they discussed.
That’s according to The New York Times, which reported that Trump instead teased a sweeping agreement in the Oval Office that could extend far beyond Ukraine.
“I can’t tell you what I discussed,” Trump told reporters. “But I’m just telling you, there’s going to be an agreement, it’s going to be a big agreement, and it’s going to involve more than Ukraine.”
Trump appeared to be referring to Kirill Dmitriev, a senior envoy to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who visited the White House earlier Thursday for an event hosted by first lady Melania Trump.
Trump acknowledged meeting with the Russian envoy, but said he had not met with Ukrainian officials who also attended the event, the Times reported.
The president offered few details about the potential agreement, though he suggested its reach could be enormous.
“It might involve all of Europe,” Trump said. “It’s going to be a big, beautiful agreement, and everyone is going to be thrilled.”
The latest Iran war remarks from Trump come as the Times reported that there is "little sign that the Trump administration’s efforts are bringing the war closer to an end.”
"Instead, Mr. Trump has been widely criticized by Democrats, as well as some Republicans, for being too solicitous of Mr. Putin and refusing to put more pressure on Russia," the outlet said.
The meeting also comes ahead of scheduled peace talks involving U.S., Russian and Ukrainian officials in the United Arab Emirates next week.
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