In a surprising revelation, First Lady Melania Trump announced on Friday that she has maintained an "open channel" with Russian President Vladimir Putin, facilitating the reunification of eight Ukrainian children with their families.
Her statement, delivered in the grand foyer of the White House, caught many journalists off guard.
"A childs soul knows no borders," she declared, emphasizing the humanitarian nature of her efforts. According to The New York Post, Melania Trump initiated this diplomatic endeavor by writing a letter to Putin, which was delivered during President Trump's summit with the Russian leader in Alaska on August 15. "Much has unfolded since President Putin received my letter," she noted, highlighting the progress made since that initial communication.
The First Lady, originally from Slovenia and a former fashion model, elaborated on the ongoing dialogue with Putin, stating, "since then President Putin and I have had an open channel of communication."
This connection has involved "several back channel meetings and calls," underscoring the discreet nature of these diplomatic exchanges. Melania Trump further explained, "My representative has been working directly with President Putins team" to facilitate the reunification process.
In the past 24 hours alone, eight children have been successfully returned to their families, including one child who was reunited with their family in Russia after being brought from Ukraine. The First Lady assured that "plans are already underway" for additional reunifications, signaling a continued commitment to this humanitarian cause.
This initiative not only highlights Melania Trump's dedication to family values but also underscores the potential for diplomacy to transcend political boundaries in pursuit of noble goals.
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