# Melania Trump's Ceasefire Deal Could Win Nobel Peace Prize

> Melania Trump's ceasefire deal with Russia and Ukraine may earn her a 2027 Nobel Peace Prize.
- Title: Melania Trump's Ceasefire Deal Could Win Nobel Peace Prize
- Summary: Melania Trump's ceasefire deal with Russia and Ukraine may earn her a 2027 Nobel Peace Prize. Melania Trump's ceasefire deal in Oleshky could lead to a 2027…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/could-melania-trump-win-nobel-peace-prize-over-ukraine-ceasefire-deal-12631574
- Published: 2026-10-28T18:36:24+00:00
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## First Lady's Ceasefire Efforts
First lady Melania Trump brokered a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in Oleshky.
## Ceasefire Timeline
The temporary ceasefire begins October 29 to allow humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations.
## Betting on Nobel Prize
Melania Trump has a 5 percent chance of winning the 2027 Nobel Peace Prize on Polymarket.
## Current Nobel Laureate
The 2027 Nobel Peace Prize went to former UN human rights chief Navanethem "Navi" Pillay.
## Trump's Reaction
Donald Trump criticized the Nobel Committee for awarding the prize to Navi Pillay.
## Melania's Previous Efforts
Melania Trump reunited eight Ukrainian children with families through back-channel talks with Putin.
## Expert Assessment
Experts say Melania Trump's ceasefire deal is unlikely to win a Nobel Peace Prize in 2027.
## Professor Sisk's View
Timothy D. Sisk says Melania Trump would need achievements comparable to Eleanor Roosevelt to win the Nobel.
## Professor Rusciano's View
Frank Rusciano says Melania Trump's efforts are not up to the level of a Peace Prize.
## Professor Toft's View
Monica Duffy Toft says Melania Trump's efforts could help but are unlikely to win the Nobel.
## Potential Pathway
A sustainable peace deal preserving Ukraine's sovereignty could lead to a Nobel Peace Prize.
## Casualty Figures
Russia has 1.4 million casualties and Ukraine 525,000 to 625,000 casualties in the war.
## Key takeaway

Melania Trump's ceasefire deal in Oleshky could lead to a 2027 Nobel Peace Prize but experts say it's very unlikely.