Melania Trump Discusses Communication with Putin on Ukrainian Children's Return

Diplomatic Efforts for Child Reunification

• 🤝 Melania Trump revealed an open channel of communication with President Putin regarding the welfare of children affected by the war in Ukraine.
• 🗣️ For three months, back-channel meetings and calls have occurred in good faith, aiming for cooperation for the benefit of all involved.
• 🇺🇦🇷🇺 A representative has worked directly with Putin's team to ensure the safe return of children between Russia and Ukraine.

Successful Reunifications and Information Exchange

• 🧒 Eight children have been reunited with their families in the past 24 hours.
• 💔 Three children were separated due to frontline fighting, and five others were displaced across borders due to the conflict.
• 🇷🇺 Russia has provided objective and detailed information, including biographies, photographs, and details on social, medical, and psychological services for the Ukrainian children.
• ✅ The US government confirmed the accuracy of a verification report jointly prepared by Ukrainian and Russian human rights commissioners.

Ongoing Mission and Future Plans

• 🎯 Melania Trump's mission is twofold: to ensure a transparent exchange of health information for child victims and to facilitate regular communication with families.
• 🧑‍⚖️ Concerns have been raised for minors displaced by the war who have since reached adulthood and reside in Russia.
• ✈️ Russia has agreed to facilitate the return of these individuals who have turned 18, with plans underway to reunify more children soon.
• 🕊️ The initiative is built on shared purpose, with the hope that peace can begin with children.