Key Facts
• August 17, 2025: Donald Trump shared Melania’s letter to Vladimir Putin on social media.
• The letter urged Putin to address the abduction of Ukrainian children to Russia.
• Melania emphasized restoring children’s laughter and protecting their innocence for humanity.
• Reports suggest Trump handed the letter to Putin during the U.S.-Russia summit on August 15.
• Numerous cases of Ukrainian children being taken to Russia have been reported.
Summary
Former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed a letter from Melania Trump to Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging action against the abduction of Ukrainian children to Russia. Shared on August 17, 2025, the letter highlighted the importance of protecting children’s innocence and restoring their happiness, framing it as a global humanitarian issue. Reports indicate that Trump personally delivered the letter to Putin during the U.S.-Russia summit on August 15. The appeal comes amid ongoing reports of Ukrainian children being forcibly taken to Russia, raising international concern.
