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- 0:00[SPEAKER_00]: A senior advisor to First Lady Melania Trump claimed she saved 800 lives through her humanitarian efforts.
- 0:08[SPEAKER_00]: This claim refers to an operation that evacuated nearly 800 people from the Russian-occupied city of Oleski in Ukraine.
- 0:17[SPEAKER_00]: Mark Beckman, the senior advisor, shared this information during an appearance on Fox News Fox and Friends.
- 0:25[SPEAKER_00]: Beckman stated that leaders from both Ukraine and Russia built the program, with Melonius team facilitating the agreement.
- 0:33[SPEAKER_00]: He emphasized the cooperation between Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymur Zelensky, in this humanitarian effort.
- 0:43[SPEAKER_00]: The White House announced the operation after Melonia learned about Oleski's dire conditions during a UN event in September.
- 0:52[SPEAKER_00]: A limited ceasefire was established from October 27 to November 1, allowing access for humanitarian teams to assist civilians.
- 1:02[SPEAKER_00]: Residents had the choice to leave for Russian or Ukrainian territory, or remain with additional supplies.
- 1:09[SPEAKER_00]: Hope Leo 14 participated in the agreement effort, and both sides upheld their obligations during the ceasefire.
- 1:17[SPEAKER_00]: Following the operation, Melania hosted officials from both sides at the White House, where she was thanked for her role.
- 1:25[SPEAKER_00]: Zelensky awarded Melania Ukraine's Order of Princess Olga, recognizing her humanitarian support, especially for children affected by the war.