Melania Trump facilitates return of children from Ukraine and Russia to their families for the third time
The White House has stated that US First Lady Melania Trump has assisted in returning kidnapped Ukrainian children to their families for the third time.
Source: European Pravda, citing a press release by White House
Details: The press release underlines that Trump's wife helped not only Ukrainian children, but also "Russian children" reunite with their families. As stated by the White House, Melania Trump has reunite d Russian and Ukrainian children with their families on this day.
It is known that the Russian Federation is responsible for the forced transfer of Ukrainian children to occupied Crimea and Russia. As of February 2026, at least 20,000 children had been abducted since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022.
The White House characterised the Russo-Ukrainian war as a "regional conflict" in its press release.
Quote: "I appreciate that Russia and Ukraine are dedicated to bringing back the children who have been displaced because of the circumstances surrounding this conflict. Although all parties are cooperating and our communications remain robust, I urge Russia and Ukraine to intensify their efforts to ensure the safe return of every child to their families and guardians."
Melania Trump and her representative are still in the process of negotiating with both countries, as noted.
Background:
- In August, Melania Trump raised the issue of Ukrainian children in Russia in a personal letter to Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin. US President Donald Trump had personally delivered the letter to Putin during their talks in Alaska.
- Afterwards, the US first lady said she has an "open channel of communication" with Putin regarding the return of abducted Ukrainian children.
- US First Lady Melania Trump said that seven abducted Ukrainian children were brought back to their families thanks to "bridge-building" by Ukraine and Russia.
- It was due to the forcible transfer of children from occupied areas of Ukraine that the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin in 2023.
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