The key facts

  • The White House meeting is devoted to a ceasefire in Oleshky, which is occupied by Russia
  • David Arakhamia and Dmytro Lubinets are expected from Ukraine, and Kirill Dmitriev and Yana Lantratova from Russia
  • The date of the meeting with the delegations has not yet been determined; on November 5, Melania Trump will make a statement on the results of the mission

Meeting at the White House

News of the upcoming meeting between Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House appeared on November 3 on the official website of the presidential residence, reports DW. The meeting is devoted to the issue of a ceasefire in Oleshky, a city occupied by the Russian side.

Participants and an uncertain date

According to the White House, on November 5 at 11:00 AM US Eastern Time (21:00 Tashkent time), Melania Trump will make a statement on the results of the humanitarian mission. However, it has not yet been specified whether the meeting with the Russian and Ukrainian representatives will take place on that day or on another date.

Who will come from each side

According to the RBK-Ukraine agency, Ukraine will be represented in Washington by David Arakhamia, head of the Servant of the People faction, and Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights. Russia, as expected, will be represented by Kirill Dmitriev, special representative of President Vladimir Putin, and ombudswoman Yana Lantratova.

Humanitarian pause in Oleshky

The humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky and surrounding areas was in effect from the morning of October 27 until 22:59 on November 1. During this time, hostilities were temporarily suspended, the evacuation of civilians was carried out, and aid was delivered to the city. The agreement was reached with the participation of Melania Trump, whom Moscow and Kyiv call a key mediator in organizing the ceasefire. During the operation, hundreds of civilians were evacuated from Oleshky, and humanitarian cargo was delivered to the city.