From the Left · Watch · October 24, 2026
Oct 23 ยท Melania Trump says she brokered a local ceasefire so civilians can leave Ukraine's Oleshky
NBC News: First Lady Melania Trump secures ceasefire for Ukrainian city
Grade A (100/100). NBC News: both governments credit the first lady with the Oleshky evacuation deal; the drone airlift of a wounded soldier; Zelensky on Starshield speeds
A: No problems found.
What we checked: [0:09] the first lady's role is attributed to both the Russian and Ukrainian governments; [0:29] next week's pause is attributed to the new deal; [0:45]-[0:58] the wounded soldier is heard in his own words; [1:00]-[1:22] the Starshield remarks and the sense of betrayal are attributed to President Zelensky
Splits: NBC News: both governments credit the first lady with the Oleshky evacuation deal; the drone airlift of a wounded soldier; Zelensky on Starshield speeds
Same story: Scripps News, New York Post