Melania Trump says 7 more abducted Ukraine kids reunited with families after back-channel talks
First Lady Melania Trump announced Thursday that seven Ukrainian children who were abducted during Russia’s invasion have been safely reunited with their families after quiet diplomatic efforts with Moscow.
“My dedication to guaranteeing the safe return of children to their families in this region is unwavering,” the Slovenia-born First Lady said in a statement. “I commend the leadership and persistent diplomacy of Russia and Ukraine in the pursuit of the reunification of children and families. Their bridge-building has created a tangible collaborative environment—an anchor for optimism. This cooperation will continue to drive the process forward through the next phase.”
Melania Trump, 55, previously announced on October 10 that eight children had been returned to their relatives after establishing an “open channel” with the Kremlin.
Since the invasion began in February 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have been forcibly deported to Russia. Kyiv officials estimate that at least 19,500 children remain unaccounted for, though humanitarian groups believe the true number could be much higher.
“The children who come back are subdued mentally—they’re broken,” Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska told The Post in August. “Only after they return do they start coming back out of their shells.”
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