"Melania Trump on Friday announced she's had discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin leading to an agreement to return Ukrainian children back home. On Friday, Melania appeared in the White House for a brief press conference on the situation in Russia. Since at least August, the Trump administration has taken notice of the Ukrainian children who have been abducted by Russian forces."
"Those children were reportedly subjected to forced re-education and participation in the country's military. In September, a handful of congressman held a press conference announcing the inclusion of Russia on the U.S.'s list of state sponsors of terrorism. During her presser, Melania announced that Putin responded to the letter she sent him in August regarding the children. Since then, she added, the two maintained an open channel of communication."
"My representative has been working directly with President Putin's team to ensure the safe reunification of children with their families between Russia and Ukraine. Melania added that eight children had been returned to their families in the last 24 hours. The first lady also raised concerns regarding those who were minors at the time they were displaced by the war but have since reached adulthood and currently reside in Russia."
First Lady Melania Trump reported having discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin that resulted in an agreement to return Ukrainian children to their families. U.S. officials have tracked Ukrainian children reportedly abducted by Russian forces and subjected to forced re-education and military participation. In September, members of Congress pushed to list Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. Putin responded to a letter sent in August and maintained an open channel with Melania's representatives, who engaged in backchannel meetings and calls. Her representative coordinated directly with Putin's team to reunify children; eight were returned in the last 24 hours and further reunifications are planned.
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