August 17, 2025

In a rare and powerful gesture, First Lady Melania Trump wrote a heartfelt letter asking Russian President Vladimir Putin to choose peace. During the hotly awaited meeting in Alaska on August 15, 2025, President Donald Trump personally handed over this message of hope. What makes this letter special? Melania did not directly mention Ukraine, the country Russia invaded in 2022. Instead, she focused on something bigger – the innocence of children. She begged Putin to think beyond politics and geography, saying, “an innocence which stands above geography, government, and ideology.” Melania urged Putin to use his power to “singlehandedly restore” the “melodic laughter” of children trapped in war. She passionately wrote on official White House paper, “In protecting the innocence of these children, you will do more than serve Russia alone — you serve humanity itself.” This letter was first revealed by Fox News Digital and quickly spread on social media, even shared by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, who supports President Trump. The timing of Melania’s words is striking. Since Russia's invasion, many Ukrainian children have been taken from their homes and moved into Russia. The Associated Press uncovered these kidnappings in 2022, leading the International Criminal Court to accuse Putin of war crimes for abducting Ukrainian children. Melania’s call shows a softer side in a tough political game. She believes a single moment — a stroke of Putin’s pen — could protect the youngest victims of war and bring light where there is darkness.

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