First Lady Melania Trump said she and Russian President Vladimir Putin have established an “open channel of communication” to help children affected by the Russia-Ukraine war.
"This is HUGE for a First Lady to be speaking with Vladimir Putin... and somehow has managed to do this backdoor deal..."
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) October 10, 2025
"You'd have to go back to Eleanor Roosevelt to find a First Lady who dealt with diplomacy and security issues like this — it's extraordinary." https://t.co/acPP7V7rsP pic.twitter.com/feTH23NPMy
Speaking from the White House’s Grand Foyer, she said both sides agreed to cooperate for humanitarian purposes.
🚨 BREAKING: In an amazing development, First Lady Melania Trump announces she has secured the reunification of EIGHT CHILDREN after her letter to President Putin.
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) October 10, 2025
She had pleaded with Putin to ensure lost children were returned. They just were.
Wow. Melania IS AMAZING.
She… pic.twitter.com/H4M5zV0v2Z
Eight children were reportedly reunited with their families in the past 24 hours.
BREAKING: US First Lady Melania Trump announces President Putin responded to her letter about children impacted by the war in Ukraine.
— Sky News (@SkyNews) October 10, 2025
She announces that eight children have been reunited with their families in the past 24 hours. https://t.co/G8gDzyqv3Q
📺 Sky 501 pic.twitter.com/IgTDMW5M32
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