In a rare and emotional White House address, Melania Trump revealed that Vladimir Putin’s government has agreed to return Ukrainian children who were taken to Russia during the war and have since turned 18.
The first lady said the decision followed months of dialogue and personal diplomacy aimed at reuniting displaced Ukrainian families torn apart by the ongoing conflict.
A Rare Address from the First Lady
Melania Trump has held few public events since her husband returned to office, making this announcement a striking moment of engagement. Speaking from the White House on October 10, she said, “As first lady, this is an important initiative for me. It is built on shared purpose and lasting impact.”
She described the return of the children as a humanitarian effort that transcends politics: “Given the dangers of traversing this war-torn region, their safe return requires coordinated assistance. Accordingly, Russia has agreed to rejoin the individuals who have turned 18 within a short period of time.”
