Melania Trump hails Oleshky ceasefire as potential ‘spark’ for progress amid Ukraine-Russia war
Fox News · Eric Mack ·
Melania Trump called the Oleshky ceasefire "a spark in a world of darkness" as Russian and Ukrainian envoys praised the deal at a rare White House event.
First lady Melania Trump and envoys from both Russia and Ukraine spoke from the White House on Thursday, hailing the ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Oleshky region as a potential "spark" for peace that lasts beyond a temporary regional ceasefire.
"We have chosen humanity over war," the first lady said in a White House trilateral news conference with the two warring countries. "Undeniably, the lives of innocent people must transcend the division of war. I hope Oleshky inspires greater peace. Every significant transformation begins with a small spark."
"Together, we can create something more enduring than a temporary ceasefire," she added, calling Oleshky "a spark in a world of darkness capable of illuminating the best in humanity."
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