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16 Aug 2025, 20:14

Melania Trump Sent a Letter to Putin About Children from Ukraine

  • Melania Trump sent a letter to Putin regarding the abducted children from Ukraine.
  • The letter highlights humanitarian problems resulting from the war.
  • Ukraine is calling for the return of children abducted by Russia.

Melania Trump, the first lady of the United States, sent a personal letter to the President of Russia Vladimir Putin during a meeting with Donald Trump at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. The letter highlights humanitarian problems related to the abduction of Ukrainian children in the conditions of the war between Ukraine and Russia.

Although the exact text of the letter was not made public, sources assert that it focused on specific reports about Ukrainian children being allegedly taken to Russia or to occupied territories. The Ukrainian side asserts that tens of thousands of children were taken without parental consent, which constitutes international abduction.

Russia denies these allegations, claiming that the transfer of children occurred for their safety in the conditions of an unsafe war. However, international observers and human rights advocates criticize Moscow's actions as violations of international law.

According to Ukrainian data, over 20,000 children have been abducted, and this issue has become one of the most pressing elements of the conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to Melania Trump for her initiative to return the abducted children.

After receiving the letter, the Bring Kids Back UA initiative also thanked Melania Trump for her concern about Ukrainian children, noting that support from the first lady helps children return to their families.

This is not the first instance where Melania Trump has participated in international relations. Previously, she had urged her husband to provide military support to Ukraine and engage in negotiations with Russia more cautiously.

The letter from Melania Trump marks an important step in highlighting humanitarian problems that transcend political and military strategy, demonstrating her readiness to address global issues that resonate with her personal convictions.

Tags: Ukraine/USA/Russia/Politics

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