Melania Trump calls for peace at meeting with Russia, Ukraine officials

What happened: Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian officials at the White House and urged both sides to build on a recent localised ceasefire and seek a more enduring peace. Key numbers: The six-day truce covered Oleshky in Kherson region and allowed evacuation of nearly 800 people; an estimated Why it matters: The White House said the event is believed to be the first time a First Lady has personally brought representatives of two nations at war to the White House for diplomacy. The White House said Melania Trump mediated the truce, though accounts of who brokered it have diverged. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian officials at the White House and urged both sides to build on a recent localised ceasefire and seek a more enduring peace.

The White House said the event is believed to be the first time a First Lady has personally brought representatives of two nations at war to the White House for diplomacy. The White House said Melania Trump mediated the truce, though accounts of who brokered it have diverged.