Melania hosts Russia, Ukraine as Trump touts big Europe deal
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US First Lady Melania Trump hands letters for Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky to Russia's presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev (L) and Leader of the Servant of the People's Political Party of Ukraine David Arakhamia (C) during an event marking the ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, at the White House in Washington, DC, on November 5, 2026. Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP US President Donald Trump predicted Thursday an imminent deal with Russia covering Ukraine and “all of Europe,” after his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, hosted officials from the two warring countries at the White House.
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✦Trump revealed that he had an unscheduled meeting with Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s envoy, following his involvement in the event hosted by the US first lady.
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2026:US First Lady Melania Trump hands letters for Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky to Russia's presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev (L) and Leader of the Servant of the People's Political Party of Ukraine David Arakhamia (C) during an event marking the ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, at the White House in Washington, DC, on November 5, 2026.Thursday:Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP US President Donald Trump predicted Thursday an imminent deal with Russia covering Ukraine and “all of Europe,” after his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, hosted officials from the two warring countries at the White House.Thursday:It’s going to be a big, beautiful agreement, and everyone’s going to be thrilled.” Trump said he had not met with Ukrainian officials who were also at the White House on Thursday. – ‘More enduring’ – The US president’s efforts to end the war he promised to stop within 24 hours of taking office have ebbed and flowed, but his wife’s quiet diplomatic efforts have stepped up.
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✦US First Lady Melania Trump hands letters for Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky to Russia's presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev (L) and Leader of the Servant of the People's Political Party of Ukraine David Arakhamia (C) during an event marking the ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, at the White House in Washington, DC, on November 5, 2026.
✦Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP US President Donald Trump predicted Thursday an imminent deal with Russia covering Ukraine and “all of Europe,” after his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, hosted officials from the two warring countries at the White House.
✦Trump revealed that he had an unscheduled meeting with Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s envoy, following his involvement in the event hosted by the US first lady.
Key Facts:2026: US First Lady Melania Trump hands letters for Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky to Russia's presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev (L) and Leader of the Servant of the People's Political Party of Ukraine David Arakhamia (C) during an event marking the ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, at the White House in Washington, DC, on November 5, 2026.Thursday: Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP US President Donald Trump predicted Thursday an imminent deal with Russia covering Ukraine and “all of Europe,” after his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, hosted officials from the two warring countries at the White House.Thursday: It’s going to be a big, beautiful agreement, and everyone’s going to be thrilled.” Trump said he had not met with Ukrainian officials who were also at the White House on Thursday. – ‘More enduring’ – The US president’s efforts to end the war he promised to stop within 24 hours of taking office have ebbed and flowed, but his wife’s quiet diplomatic efforts have stepped up.2025: Dmitriev said he thanked the US first lady on Putin’s behalf for her “distinguished humanitarian role.” The White House meeting also reunited Russia’s human rights ombudsman Yana Lantratova — who has been sanctioned by Britain — and her counterpart from Kyiv, Dmytro Lubinets, who formed an unlikely bond during the Oleshky ceasefire. – ‘Security architecture’ – The US first lady stunned the world when she announced in October 2025 that she had established a secret channel of communication with Putin in a bid to reunite war-separated children.
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US President Donald Trump predicted Thursday an imminent deal with Russia covering Ukraine and "all of Europe," after his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, hosted officials from the two warring countries at the White House.
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US First Lady Melania Trump hands letters for Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky to Russia's presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev (L) and Leader of the Servant of the People's Political Party of Ukraine David Arakhamia (C) during an event marking the ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, at the White House in Washington, DC, on November 5, 2026.
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Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP US President Donald Trump predicted Thursday an imminent deal with Russia covering Ukraine and “all of Europe,” after his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, hosted officials from the two warring countries at the White House.
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US First Lady Melania Trump hands letters for Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky to Russia's presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev (L) and Leader of the Servant of the People's Political Party of Ukraine David Arakhamia (C) during an event marking the ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, at the White House in Washington, DC, on November 5, 2026.
