Melania Trump, the wife of U.S. President Donald Trump, sent a letter appealing for peace to Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia.
On the 17th (local time), President Trump posted a copy of the letter that Melania reportedly conveyed to President Putin through him during the U.S.-Russia summit held in Alaska on the 15th on social media platform Truth Social.
In the letter, Melania said, 'As parents, it is our duty to nurture hope for the next generation,' urging President Putin to ensure that all children experience peace.
He noted that all children are born with 'innocence that transcends geography, government, and ideology,' but some children in today's world cannot laugh out loud, saying, 'You alone can restore the melodic laughter of children.'
He continued, 'By protecting the innocence of these children, you serve not only Russia but humanity itself,' asserting that 'such a bold vision transcends all divisions of humanity, and Mr. Putin, you can implement this vision today with a single stroke of your pen.'
Melania, born in Slovenia, a country that was under Soviet domination, lived there until the age of 22. This has contributed to her sympathetic attitude toward Ukraine, which has endured Soviet rule.