Melania Trump Leaves Door Open to Visiting Ukraine

US First Lady Melania Trump has suggested she might visit Ukraine. Asked by The New York Post whether she would travel to the country, which is fighting a war with Russia, she replied: "We'll see." US President Donald Trump added that "it could happen." The couple spoke to reporters in Palm Beach, Florida, after casting early ballots in the US midterm elections.

Ceasefire in Oleshky

Melania Trump commented for the first time on the truce she says she secured between Russia and Ukraine for the city of Oleshky. The city is occupied by Russian forces and suffers from a humanitarian disaster. She said that as part of her work she had spoken with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. "We talked. We signed an agreement," she said.

Donald Trump said he believes his wife is doing better than his professional envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. In his words, she achieved a ceasefire that concerns children, residents and the elderly.

The White House announced the agreement on 23 October. Melania Trump has received international recognition, but on Saturday questions arose about the role of Pope Leo. It emerged that he too had phoned Zelensky and Putin to call for a ceasefire in Oleshky: Putin on 16 October and Zelensky three days later. The calls came a few days before the first lady's announcement.

Democrats have accused Melania Trump of taking credit for the Pope's efforts. However, both Russia and Ukraine have confirmed her role in mediating the deal.