# Melania Trump calls Alyoshki mission successful, thanks Russia and Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/124944

- TASS, 2026-11-02 04:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2211629

> US First Lady Melania Trump said the humanitarian mission in Alyoshki, Kherson Region, was successful and praised Russia and Ukraine for their leadership and cooperation around the ceasefire. The truce ran as planned from October 27 to November 1, 2026. She said she hoped Oleshky would help lay the groundwork for lasting peace between the two countries.

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