First Lady Hosts Ukraine & Russia Representatives At White House

(Washington, DC) -- First lady Melania Trump says she hopes a ceasefire she helped broker in Oleshky will lead to wider peace between Ukraine and Russia. Speaking from the White House on Thursday, the first lady said more than a temporary ceasefire is needed. The first lady helped broke the ceasefire deal to allow humanitarian aide to reach the region. On Thursday she hosted representatives from Russia and Ukraine at the White House to mark the deal. The meeting comes days before trilateral talks between the U.S., Ukraine and Russia are set to begin in Abu Dhabi.