Day: October 16, 2025

First Lady Melania Trump revealed that she has established an “open line of communication” with Russian President Vladimir Putin to secure the return of Ukrainian children separated from their families due to the ongoing war. Speaking from the White House, Mrs. Trump announced that eight children had been reunited with their families within the past 24 hours, describing it as “an important initiative built on shared purpose and lasting impact.” She confirmed that the U.S. government has verified the details provided by Russia, including biographies and photographs of the children involved. According to Mrs. Trump, her representative has been working directly with Putin’s team and Ukraine’s Human Rights Commissioner to coordinate the children’s safe reunification.