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title: "Zelenskyy thanks Melania Trump for humanitarian operation in Oleshky and expects new local truces"
description: "In an interview with Fox News, Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Melania Trump for coordinating the humanitarian operation in Oleshky, where about 800 residents were evacuated, and expects new local truces."
date: 2026-11-02T09:49:03.838Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/zelenskyy-thanks-melania-trump-for-humanitarian-operation-in-oleshky
tags: [ukraine, zelensky, melania-trump, kherson, humanitarian-ceasefire, oleshky]
author: "Alexander Buran"
publisher: "XAB.info"
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# Zelenskyy thanks Melania Trump for humanitarian operation in Oleshky and expects new local truces

![Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an interview or official meeting at a dark table](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/02/zelenskyi-blagodaryl-melaniyu-tramp-za-gumanitarnuyu-operatsiyu-v-oleshkakh/zelenskyi-blagodaryl-melaniyu-tramp-za-gumanitarnuyu-operatsiyu-v-oleshkakh-1.webp)

## Key Points

- Zelenskyy thanked Melania Trump in a Fox News interview for coordinating the humanitarian operation in Oleshky, Kherson Region.
- The temporary humanitarian truce was in effect from October 27; about 800 civilians were evacuated from the zone and humanitarian aid was delivered.
- The AFU General Staff stated that Russia used the silence regime to strengthen positions, rotate units, and build up logistics.

In a recent interview with Fox News, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly thanked US First Lady Melania Trump for coordinating the humanitarian operation in the occupied town of Oleshky, Kherson Region. According to the Head of State, the temporary ceasefire, which had been in effect since October 27, made it possible to deliver critical aid and evacuate about 800 civilians from the danger zone.

### Humanitarian corridor and resident evacuation

As reported by RBC-Ukraine, the local agreement on a temporary humanitarian truce in Oleshky was implemented under the direct coordination of Melania Trump. As a result of the operation, critical humanitarian aid was delivered to the region, and about 800 civilians were evacuated from the combat zone. Zelenskyy stressed that such work is important and stated that he is “very grateful” to the US First Lady for her assistance.

### Expectations for new local truces

Commenting on the possibility of expanding a similar format to other sections of the front with the participation of the US First Lady, Zelenskyy admitted that it is currently difficult to predict how many such initiatives can be implemented. At the same time, he noted the importance of such work and expressed hope that Melania Trump could continue coordinating humanitarian operations. “If the First Lady can do this, can continue, it will be very useful,” the president stated.

### AFU General Staff assessment: silence used for fortification

In parallel with the humanitarian aspect, the operation received another assessment. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that the Russian army used the silence regime in Oleshky to set up and strengthen positions. According to the agency, during the truce, the enemy rotated units, expanded the network of anti-drone facilities on roads, and built up logistics, including the delivery of ammunition. Thus, the humanitarian effect of the operation coexists with the military conclusions drawn by the Ukrainian command.

### Context: what is known about the truce in Oleshky

The temporary humanitarian ceasefire in occupied Oleshky was in effect from October 27. The initiative became one of the few local agreements on the front line in the implementation of which, according to Zelenskyy, the US First Lady participated. The president's statement was made in an interview with Fox News and reported by Ukrainian media, in particular RBC-Ukraine, which also drew attention to the assessment of the AFU General Staff regarding the use of the silence regime by Russian troops.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Зеленский надеется на новые локальные перемирия при содействии Мелании Трамп](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/zelenskiy-spodivaetsya-novi-lokalni-peremir-1793612121.html) - Primary source: Zelenskyy's interview with Fox News, truce in Oleshky from Oct 27 coordinated by Melania Trump, ~800 evacuees, the president's gratitude, and the AFU General Staff statement on the use of silence to fortify positions.

## FAQ

### Where did the temporary humanitarian truce operate and when did it begin?

The temporary humanitarian ceasefire was in effect in occupied Oleshky, Kherson Region, starting from October 27.

### What results did the operation achieve?

According to RBC-Ukraine, critical humanitarian aid was delivered to the region, and about 800 civilians were evacuated from the danger zone.

### What did the AFU General Staff state about the truce period?

The AFU General Staff stated that the Russian army used the silence regime to rotate units, strengthen positions, expand anti-drone assets on roads, and build up logistics, including the delivery of ammunition.