Putin special envoy speaks at White House event on Oleshky ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump

WASHINGTON -- An envoy to Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke Thursday at a White House event celebrating a temporary ceasefire in Oleshky brokered by Melania Trump.

Speaking at the invitation of the first lady, Kirill Dmitriev thanked her for her “distinguished humanitarian role” in securing the ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

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He added that Putin personally gave instructions as part of the operation and sent his thanks to Melania Trump. The event included officials from Russia and Ukraine to honor the ceasefire, which was signed Oct. 23.