US EditionWhy First Lady Olena Zelenska Wrote Melania Trump a Letter
Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska thanked Melania Trump for her support of Ukrainian children amid the war during Zelensky's White House meeting, attended by multiple world leaders.
- On Monday, August 18, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders at the White House to discuss ending the ongoing war with Russia.
- The meeting focused on humanitarian issues caused by Russia’s 2022 invasion, especially the abduction of around 19,500 Ukrainian children, with roughly 1,500 returned so far, fueling calls for their reunification.
- Zelensky handed Trump a letter from First Lady Olena Zelenska expressing gratitude to Melania Trump for raising awareness about abducted children, while Melania wrote a plea to Putin urging him to restore children's safety.
- Trump stated that Melania, who deeply cares for children and is distressed by the situation, expressed a strong dedication to helping return these children to their families.
- The leaders underscored that the return of abducted children is a core focus of the peace talks, with Zelensky highlighting how her influence and dedication bolster efforts to address the war’s profound humanitarian consequences.
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Donald Trump says that "the intention was not opened" his letter which was delivered to him last month by Volodimir Zelenski, who was assigned to his wife, Melania Trump, by Olenei Zelenska, the first lady in Ukraine, reports Sky News, according to...
Donald Trump stated that "intensely unopened" the letter that Volodimir Zelenski asked for his wife's White House, Melania. The document, sent by Olena Zelenska, the Prime Minister of Ukraine, was described by the US President as "a very beautiful letter".
In the White House, Volodymyr Zelensky sent a letter from his wife Olena Zelenska to Melania Trump. The first Ukrainian lady thanked her for her call for the protection of her country's children.
Trump is expected to call Putin later today.
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