Melania or the pope: Who brokered Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky?

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Competing claims have emerged regarding a localized ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky, with the White House asserting First Lady Melania Trump mediated the truce, while the Vatican suggests Pope Francis's calls to Presidents Putin and Zelenskyy were responsible. The ceasefire, announced on October 23 and scheduled to end Sunday, aims to allow humanitarian aid delivery and civilian evacuation from the war-damaged town.

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Competing claims over the ceasefire mark the latest tensions between the White House and the Vatican.

Melania or the pope: Who brokered Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky?

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