Melania Trump to host Ukrainian, Russian officials at White House
Summary
Melania Trump is scheduled to host Russian and Ukrainian officials at the White House on Thursday, ahead of three-way talks planned in Abu Dhabi to address the war in Ukraine. The meeting follows her role in a localized ceasefire that enabled civilians to leave Russian-occupied Oleshky, and Ukraine has awarded her a national honor for her humanitarian work.Key Facts
- Russian officials Kirill Dmitriev and Yana Lantratova plan to meet Melania Trump, pending logistical arrangements, according to Russia's TASS news agency.
- Ukraine's human rights ombudsman, Dmytro Lubinets, said he was traveling to Washington for a meeting with Melania Trump.
- The White House meeting is scheduled ahead of talks in Abu Dhabi involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had detailed discussions with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner before the Abu Dhabi meeting.
- Zelensky awarded Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, First Class, for her humanitarian and human rights work.
- A localized ceasefire in and around Russian-occupied Oleshky allowed roads to be cleared of mines and civilians to leave for Ukraine or Russia.
- Melania Trump has also been involved in efforts to return Ukrainian children taken to Russia.
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