First Lady Melania Trump announced a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky set to begin on October 29, 2026, to deliver humanitarian aid and evacuate civilians

An ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine that was sparked with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022, resulting in widespread casualties, displacement and significant geopolitical consequences for Europe and the world.