US EditionMelania Trump says she and Putin communicating about children affected by war
- On Friday, First Lady Melania Trump announced at the White House she secured an agreement with Russia to reunite Ukrainian children, with eight reunited in the past 24 hours.
- After Mrs. Trump hand-delivered a letter in Alaska, Vladimir Putin responded earlier this year, leading to an open channel and three months of back-channel talks.
- Of the eight returned children, three children displaced to the Russian Federation and five children separated across borders, including one Russian girl, with Russian officials providing biographies and health overviews.
- Officials said plans are already underway to reunify more children, and the U.S. government confirmed the facts in cooperation with Ukraine's government, adding Russia agreed to return adults who turned 18.
- Beyond the initial returns, investigations allege that Ukraine's 'Bring Kids Back' reports more than 19,500 abducted children and as many as 20,000 held in Russia, with a Yale study tracking 35,000+ children across over 200 facilities.
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Two million people in Kiev without water supply + Kremlin spokesman accuses Kiev of blocking the peace negotiations in the Ukraine war + The Newsblog.
Melania Trump Secures Deal with Putin for Release of Ukrainian Children.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: First Lady Melania Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to return Ukrainian children taken during the conflict.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Melania Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian children.WHEN & WHERE: Announcement made on Friday during a White House press conference.KEY QUOTE: “Plans are already underway to reunify more children in the immediate future. I hope peace will come soon. It can begi…
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Melania Trump says Putin talks secured return of Ukraine war kids
US First Lady Melania Trump said Friday she had secured the release of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia after establishing an extraordinary back channel of communication with President Vladimir Putin.
Melania Trump says she received response from Putin on letter about Ukrainian children
Speaking at the White House briefing, Melania Trump said Putin responded to her earlier letter and that "both sides have participated in several back-channel meetings and calls, all in good faith."
Melania Trump Quietly Reunites 8 Ukrainian Children with Families After Direct Talks with Putin - Real News Now
First Lady Melania Trump revealed Friday that she played a pivotal behind-the-scenes role in reuniting eight Ukrainian children with their families—children who had been taken during what Russia labeled “evacuation” efforts, but which many international observers call forced deportations. In a rare, solemn appearance in the White House’s grand foyer, Melania announced the reunifications and detailed a months-long quiet diplomatic push that inclu…
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