Kremlin welcomes U.S. First Lady Melania Trump's role in Oleshky ceasefire effort as officials work toward a localized truce and evacuation expected to take several days

The Kremlin has welcomed U.S. First Lady Melania Trump's role in coordinating a temporary humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said military officials are working to arrange a localized ceasefire.

Peskov said the evacuation is expected to take at least several days.

U.S. President Donald Trump previously said Melania's focus is on “saving children” and that both Russia and Ukraine are cooperating with her.