First Lady Melania Trump
@FLOTUS
First Lady of the United States
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BEHIND THE SCENES: OLESHKY
For the sake of transparency, I’m publishing some of the unedited scenes — with context — from the Oleshky humanitarian mission.
Ukraine requested an American media presence. @FLOTUS tasked @Newsmax with this extraordinary responsibility. 🧵
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I was tasked by @FLOTUS @melaniatrump to act as the lone American media representative on the ground reporting on the humanitarian mission in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky.
I traveled with delegations from Russia and Ukraine—guided by the Russian military—to the frontline war-torn city to observe the evacuation of 800 people who have been trapped in the crossfire since the town was captured in 2022.
Traveling through Russia, Crimea and, finally, occupied Ukraine, we witnessed the tragedies that have been brought on by Vladimir Putin’s invasion.
The mission was a success. @newsmax
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FOSTERING THE FUTURE ACCOUNTS
Thanks to the leadership of @FLOTUS, foster youth now have access to Fostering the Future Accounts.
These accounts are a game changer for youth aging out of foster care and provide critical financial support for housing, education, or medical expenses. All foster youth have been enrolled in Fostering the Future Accounts, but now it is up to states to claim these accounts for the foster children in their state.
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Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova THANKS Melania Trump for mediating the humanitarian operation in Alyoshki, as well as expressing GRATITUDE to Vladimir Putin, his team and Russian troops
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Breakthrough humanitarian mission coordinated by First Lady Melania Trump successfully concludes, but will also allow for continued humanitarian supplies.
I traveled through Russian-occupied territory to the frontline Ukrainian city of Oleshky.
My three @Newsmax colleagues and I were the only American journalists on the ground, documenting this historic humanitarian mission brokered by @FLOTUS Melania Trump.
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Today we discussed the results of the Oleshky humanitarian mission and spoke with residents now staying in temporary accommodation in Krasnodar Krai. They are recovering and settling in. We will continue helping with documents, medical care and longer-term housing.
We carried out the mission jointly with Ukraine’s Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, with support and coordination from US First Lady Melania Trump @FLOTUS.
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I would like to take a moment to express my special thanks to everyone who contributed to organizing and carrying out the humanitarian mission in Oleshky.
☝️This video is a message of gratitude. This operation required an extraordinary level of coordination, trust, and collective effort. And most importantly, it made it possible for Ukrainians to return home.
@FLOTUS @MarcBeckman @ZelenskyyUa @NEWSMAX
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NEWSMAX EXCLUSIVE: After years trapped among mines, drones and artillery attacks, residents of Oleshky, Ukraine finally have a chance to leave.
NEWSMAX correspondent Alex Salvi documents their difficult evacuation and long-awaited reunions in an exclusive report.
@alexsalvinews @SharlaMcBride @marc_lotter
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CEASEFIRE SUCCESS: First lady Melania Trump announced in a Sunday night social media post that the Oleshky ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine had concluded as planned, calling the humanitarian mission a success.
"The mission was a success, delivering critical aid to the region and enabling the evacuation of nearly 800 people," the first lady wrote.
NEWSMAX exclusively documented the evacuation, which took place during the ceasefire from Oct. 27 to Nov. 1.
Melania Trump commended Russia and Ukraine for their cooperation and expressed hope that the ceasefire would serve as a foundation for lasting peace between the two nations.
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THE CEASEFIRE CONCLUDES
The mission was a success, delivering critical aid to the region and enabling the evacuation of nearly 800 people.
On behalf of America, I commend Russia and Ukraine for their leadership and cooperation surrounding the Oleshky ceasefire. I hope Oleshky serves as a foundation for lasting peace between both nations.
The ceasefire began on October 27, 2026, and concluded on November 1, 2026, as planned.
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❗️The ceasefire, which was in effect from October 27 to November 1, has ended.
This was an important step in our joint humanitarian efforts with Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova, coordinated by First Lady of the United States Melania Trump @FLOTUS
Throughout this period, both sides honoured their commitments. This made it possible to deliver humanitarian aid to Oleshky and help civilians who wished to leave the city safely.
We are now working together with Yana Lantratova to explore opportunities for further humanitarian initiatives. It is important to maintain this mechanism of cooperation so that we can continue helping people and saving lives.
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It was because of @FLOTUS’s persistence that this ceasefire happened.
Yesterday, I finally got to hug my mom again. ❤️
We hadn’t seen each other since March 2022. Since that terrible March when the war divided our lives into “before” and “after.”
Almost five years have passed. So much has happened during this time. So much has changed. There have been moments of happiness, pain, fear, loss, and hope.
Time has flown by so quickly. Back then, I was just my mom’s daughter. Today, I am a mother myself.
And yesterday, three generations of our family were finally together. ❤️
It’s impossible to put into words what it feels like to hug your mother after almost five years of separation.
Yesterday, my mom was finally here with me. And that means more than words could ever express. ❤️
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A RENEWED SPIRIT
The ceasefire across Oleshky and the surrounding Kherson region has provided residents with the freedom to move, access to food, clean water, medicine, plus a renewed sense of dignity without the constant threat of attack.
Let Oleshky become the starting point for lasting peace.
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Tears as Ukrainians evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky finally step foot on home soil after Melania Trump ceasefire
HOPE FOR SUSTAINABLE PEACE
Oleshky proves we can raise humanity above war.
Together, we can build a peaceful planet, a world of promise for our children.
DOCUMENTING OLESHKY
Four American journalists from Newsmax will be on the ground in Oleshky, embedded with Russian and Ukrainian humanitarian leaders.
Serving as neutral observers, they will independently record and permanently document this historic humanitarian mission.
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FOSTERING THE FUTURE ACCOUNTS //
Automatic Enrollment activates 26 States
Today, every eligible foster child in America will be automatically enrolled in a Fostering the Future Account.
But only foster children living in states that have committed to the program can immediately benefit from these savings and investment accounts.
To the remaining 24 governors, please prioritize America’s foster children and pledge your states’ participation today.
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