Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov praised U.S. First Lady Melania Trump for brokering a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the town of Oleshky.

As part of the agreement, the two nations agreed to allow aid and civilian evacuations in the region.

Here’s what the Russian leaders had to say.

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