First Lady Melania Trump announced exciting news for displaced kids of the Russia-Ukraine war, revealing that more than a handful have been reunited with their families.
In a Thursday press release from the Office of the First Lady, Trump celebrated the return of seven children — six boys and one girl — who they said "have been reunited with their families in Ukraine" as part of an ongoing humanitarian effort.
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— First Lady Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) December 4, 2025
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"My dedication to guaranteeing the safe return of children to their families in this region is unwavering," a statement from Melania read. "I commend the leadership and persistent diplomacy of Russia and Ukraine in the pursuit of the reunification of children and families."
"Their bridge-building has created a tangible collaborative environment—an anchor for optimism," the statement added. "This cooperation will continue to drive the process forward through the next phase."
NEW: First Lady Melania Trump announces that seven children, six boys and one girl, have been reunited with their families in Ukraine.
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“My dedication to guaranteeing the safe return of children to their families in this region is unwavering," she says in a statement.
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"In close partnership, my representative and I have provided humanitarian support from the United States to enhance the reunification initiative's outcome," the statement continued. "My hope is that, ultimately, our collective efforts will lead to broader regional stability."
The announcement comes months after the first lady penned a personal letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging him to end the war in the name of the innocent children, as my RedState colleague Becca Lower reported.
EXCLUSIVE: I obtained @FLOTUS Melania Trump’s “peace letter” to Russian President Putin. She says “it is time.” https://t.co/IHMHpiCsCI pic.twitter.com/gssfxDNeqY
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Lower wrote about the letter obtained by Fox News, which Putin reportedly read at his Alaska Summit in August with President Donald Trump.
As can be seen in the screenshot in the X post above, "Mrs. Trump's [letter] was written" on Thursday in order to be included in Friday's meet-up.
The official X account from First Lady Melania Trump also just shared the story with her nearly 540,000 followers:
It read in part:
A simple yet profound concept, Mr. Putin, as I am sure you agree, is that each generation's descendants begin their lives with a purity - an innocence which stands above geography, government, and ideology.
Yet in today's world, some children are forced to carry a quiet laughter, untouched by the darkness around them - a silent defiance against the forces that can potentially claim their future. Mr. Putin, you can singlehandedly restore their melodic laughter.
In protecting the innocence of these children, you will do more than serve Russia alone - you serve humanity itself. Such a bold idea transcends all human division, and you, Mr. Putin, are fit to implement this vision with a stroke of the pen today.
Trump’s administration continues to initiate talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Putin that will hopefully end this war.
Thank you, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
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