MELANIA TRUMP TOUTS RARE AGREEMENT SHE BROKERED BETWEEN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE

What happened: First lady Melania Trump hosted a White House meeting between Russian and Ukrainian officials to recognize a temporary ceasefire in southeastern Ukraine, with a six-day pause from Russian-occupied Oleshky. Why it matters: The White House calls it a diplomatic breakthrough, while some European analysts worry the efforts can backfire. Heather Conley warned against normalizing Russia's behavior by treating the two sides as equal. Coverage: 6 outlets in 24h

First lady Melania Trump hosted a White House meeting between Russian and Ukrainian officials to recognize a temporary ceasefire in southeastern Ukraine, with a six-day pause from Russian-occupied Oleshky.

The White House calls it a diplomatic breakthrough, while some European analysts worry the efforts can backfire. Heather Conley warned against normalizing Russia's behavior by treating the two sides as equal.