Melania Trump, the wife of the U.S. leader, held a meeting with representatives of Russia and Ukraine at the White House the day before. During the event, she handed personal letters to Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky. The contents of the letters were not disclosed.
The meeting and the parties' participation
The meeting with Melania Trump was attended by representatives of both countries. Russia was represented by presidential special envoy Kirill Dmitriev and human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova. Ukraine was represented by ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets and David Arakhamia, head of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction.
Focus on humanitarian cooperation
The U.S. first lady said she personally took part in planning the humanitarian operation, studying demining maps, evacuation routes and medical aid deliveries. She expressed hope that joint work by Moscow and Kyiv could continue.
According to Melania Trump, "we chose humanity over war; the lives of innocent people must matter more than the disagreements caused by war."
As part of the visit, the Ukrainian delegation presented Melania Trump with the Order of Princess Olga, first degree, which was awarded to her by Vladimir Zelensky. The U.S. first lady also thanked the presidents of Russia and Ukraine for their assistance in organizing the humanitarian mission.
Context
Recall that the humanitarian mission in Oleshky was organized at the initiative of the wife of the U.S. leader. With her assistance, Russia and Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire for the exchange
