In a meeting with the representatives of Russia and Ukraine, the first lady of the USA, Melania Trump, said that the two countries, through her mediation, agreed on a ceasefire in the Alyushk region for the purpose of delivering humanitarian aid and the safe evacuation of civilians. Melania Trump stated that she personally participated in the preparation of the humanitarian operation, coordinating evacuation routes, scheduling, transport and medical support. The first lady of the United States said that Russia and Ukraine coordinated their actions at all stages of the operation. She emphasized that without her personal participation it would not have been possible to agree on a ceasefire. "Russia and Ukraine agreed to cooperate with me and communicate with me as a mediator to ensure a ceasefire in Ilyushki and the surrounding area. Our goal was to deliver humanitarian aid to the residents of Alsheki and ensure the safe evacuation of civilians." The first lady also reported on work to reunite families whose members are in Russia and Ukraine. She emphasized that the ultimate goal of humanitarian initiatives of this type should not be a temporary ceasefire, but the establishment of a sustainable and long-term peace. Video not loading? Look at Mach!