Why Ukraine's first lady wrote Melania Trump a letter
Published: 8/19/2025

Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, wrote a letter to Melania Trump thanking her for advocating for children's rights and raising awareness about Ukrainian children abducted by Russia during the war. Melania had also sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin urging him to consider the well-being of the children affected by the conflict. President Zelensky expressed his gratitude to Melania for her compassion and attention to this humanitarian issue, highlighting the importance of protecting the innocence of the abducted children.