Melania Trump reveals talks with PUTIN… resulting in eight kids being reunited with households in previous 24 hours
First lady Melania Trump said Friday she has been speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the past few months, discussing the well-being of the children in Europe torn away from their families during the Ukrainian war.
She started her speech with the results of those conversations.
‘Eight children have been reunited with their families in the past 24 hours,’ she announced from the White House.
Melania says she has worked primarily to establish an open-line of communication, which is key to getting these children reunited with their families.
‘We have agreed to cooperate with each other for the benefit of all people involved in this war,’ she added.
‘Much has unfolded since Putin received my letter,’ she said. ‘Since then, President Putin and I have had an open channel on the welfare of these children.’
‘Each of these children has lived through the trauma of war,’ the first lady said. ‘Three were separated from their parents and displaced to the Russian Federation due to frontline fighting. The other five were separated across international borders because of the ongoing conflict. One young girl, in particular, has now been reunited with her family after traveling from Ukraine to Russia.’
Through close coordination with the Russian Federation, she received detailed biographies and photographs of each child involved in this week’s verification. The documents also included an overview of the social, medical and psychological services being provided to these children.
‘I am encouraged by the transparency shown by the Russian Federation,’ Mrs. Trump stated. ‘They have demonstrated a willingness to disclose objective, detailed information reflective of the current situation. This kind of cooperation is essential if we are to bring lasting results to the lives of these children.’
Melania explained that a comprehensive report verifying the identities and experiences of these eight children was jointly issued by the Ukrainian Commissioner for Human Rights and the Office of the Russian Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights.
The report has been reviewed and confirmed by the United States government.
Melania also raised concerns about those who were minors when they were displaced but have since reached adulthood while residing in the Russian Federation.
‘Given the dangers of navigating a region still affected by war, the safe return of these individuals requires coordinated assistance,’ she said.
In response to her advocacy, the Raasch Federation has agreed to begin facilitating the return of young adults who have turned 18, within a short period of time.
‘This is an ongoing effort,’ Mrs. Trump affirmed. ‘Plans are already in motion to reunify more children in the immediate future. Every child deserves the comfort of family and the hope of a peaceful tomorrow.’
Melania expressed all the advancements she has made so far, in her quick five minute speech, taking no questions before she left.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
