Melania Trump to host Russian and Ukrainian representatives in Washington

The White House announced on Tuesday that First Lady Melania Trump will host representatives from Russia and Ukraine in Washington, without revealing the date of the meeting or further details about the participants.

A White House statement said the meeting will take place at the presidential residence and will bring together representatives from both countries, whose forces remain engaged in ongoing conflict. The statement described the event as an "extraordinary moment in American history."

The announcement comes as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues and diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict are ongoing.