First Lady’s Effort Helped Reunite 8 War-Displaced Children With Their Families

Efforts to see children reunited with their families accelerated after the first lady sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin in August seeking his as

First lady Melania Trump delivers a statement in the Grand Foyer at the White House on Oct. 10, 2025. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

WASHINGTON—First lady Melania Trump said eight children impacted by the fighting between Ukraine and Russia were reunited with their respective families on Oct. 9. She was speaking during an event held in the White House’s Grand Foyer on Oct. 10.

“A child sold knows no borders, no flags,” she said.