Melania Trump's Diplomatic Success: Securing the Return of Ukrainian Children Through Direct Talks with Putin

Oct 11, 2025 11:56 am CST

First Lady Melania Trump has established a diplomatic channel with Russian President Vladimir Putin that resulted in the return of eight children displaced by the Ukraine war. This rare diplomatic breakthrough comes after weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations following the Alaska summit between President Donald Trump and Putin, highlighting the First Lady's previously unseen role in international humanitarian efforts.