Politics · Washington, D.C., United States · United States of America · November 4, 2026

Melania Trump to host Russian and Ukrainian delegates

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Nov 4, 10:00 AM ET

Both sides confirmed they will attend a White House meeting on Nov. 5. Russia sends ombudsman Yana Lantratova and envoy Kirill Dmitriev. Zelensky gave Melania Trump an honor for a humanitarian mission.

Why it matters

Any contact between Russia and Ukraine could affect prospects for ending the war.

Background

Melania Trump is said by the White House to have negotiated a rescue operation at Olechky.

The story so far

1. Oct 30Civilians evacuated from Oleshky under local truce
2. Oct 31Oleshky evacuees reach Ukrainian-held territory after local ceasefire
3. Nov 4Melania Trump to host Russian and Ukrainian delegates
4. Nov 5Melania Trump hosts Russian and Ukrainian officials at White House
5. Nov 6Trump names Stephen Miller chief of staff after midterm losses
6. Nov 7Democrats win control of both houses of Congress
7. Nov 8Trump says deportation policy may have been too tough after midterm loss
8. Nov 9Trump says deportation policy was 'too tough'; questions midterm results

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Sources

• OilPrice ↗Nov 4, 10:00 AM ET
• Meduza ↗Nov 4, 11:14 AM ET

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