Trump Hand-Delivers Melania’s Letter to Russian President

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At the Alaska summit, President Trump personally handed Vladimir Putin a letter from First Lady Melania about the fate of war-affected children

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Though Melania did not attend, her letter was handed over during the summit in Anchorage, signaling the gravity of the issue

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While the letter’s full contents were private, it emphasized concerns over the abduction and forced relocation of tens of thousands of Ukrainian children amid the war

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Ukraine and international observers label these abductions a war crime or even genocide; Russia defends them as child evacuations for safety

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Melania, originally from Slovenia, has used her influence to sway Trump's stance — raising awareness of children's suffering has shaped his tougher posture on Russia

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The letter handoff came during the Alaska summit, which featured ceremonial gestures but concluded without a ceasefire or meaningful peace accord

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