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Melania Trump touts rare agreement she brokered between Russia and Ukraine

The six-day pause from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky comes as the administration ramps up efforts to secure an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.

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Source: NPR Politics

Politics desk: Foreign Policy

Published: Nov. 05, 2026 at 06:52 PM ET

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Original source: NPR Politics

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