Melania Trump Hosts Russian and Ukrainian Representatives, Urges Peace

WHO:

NY Post - First Lady Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House.

NY Post - Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy, was also present at the closed-door meeting.

NBC News - Melania Trump was described as the host of the meeting between representatives from Russia and Ukraine.

Kyiv Post - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with senior US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Kyiv Post - Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service, said the Ukrainian delegation was set to discuss security guarantees with the US, UK, France, Germany and NATO.

WHAT:

NY Post - Melania Trump called for peace between Russia and Ukraine while welcoming representatives to the White House.

NBC News - The meeting was described as a rare diplomatic initiative following a humanitarian ceasefire Melania Trump helped broker between Russia and Ukraine.

Kyiv Post - Zelensky described his telephone conversation with Witkoff and Kushner as “very detailed”; it lasted 90 minutes.

Kyiv Post - Zelensky said Ukraine presented negotiating proposals to the US and raised urgent air-defense needs, including Patriot interceptors ahead of winter.

Kyiv Post - The call also addressed continued bilateral work with Washington, including the “Drone Deal” format.

Kyiv Post - Zelensky said, “The pace of negotiations needs to be as intense as possible to end this war as quickly as possible. Ukraine is ready to take the necessary steps, our proposals are clear.”

Kyiv Post - Zelensky said his team held a “productive” meeting with representatives of the US, EU, France, UK, Germany, NATO, the World Bank and the business community about post-war reconstruction.

Kyiv Post - Ukraine had received 24 US Patriot interceptors over 90 days, according to Zelensky, despite needing around 350 per month.

Kyiv Post - The US State Department authorized a Foreign Military Sale of 500 PAC-3 MSE missiles to Ukraine, with spare parts and logistical support, at an estimated cost of $2.1 billion. Zelensky warned deliveries could take years.

WHERE:

NY Post - The meeting took place at the White House.

Kyiv Post - The planned trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the US are to take place in Abu Dhabi.

Kyiv Post - Zelensky arrived in Madrid for the 30th Ibero-American summit, where he was also set to meet King Felipe VI.

Kyiv Post - Ukrainian negotiators held talks in Brussels.

WHEN:

Kyiv Post - Trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi are scheduled for Nov. 10-11.

Kyiv Post - The Abu Dhabi meeting is expected to be the first trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, Russia and the US since February.

Kyiv Post - The Ukrainian delegation is set to discuss security guarantees on Nov. 5.

WHY:

NY Post - Melania Trump called for peace between Russia and Ukraine.

Kyiv Post - Zelensky said Ukraine sought intensive negotiations to end the war as quickly as possible and requested air-defense interceptors amid urgent defense needs.

HOW:

NY Post - Melania Trump’s meeting with Russian and Ukrainian representatives was held behind closed doors.

Kyiv Post - The planned Abu Dhabi talks are trilateral negotiations among Ukraine, Russia and the US; Witkoff said their agenda would cover post-war security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts and next steps toward peace.

(UPDATED November 5, 2026 18:01 UTC)

Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House, calling for peace. Zelensky presented proposals to US envoys and stressed urgent needs for air-defense interceptors. Ukraine, Russia and the United States are scheduled to hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi Nov. 10-11.