(NewsNation) — First Lady Melania Trump says she's been working "directly" with Russian President Vladimir Putin to coordinate the return of Ukrainian children who were taken from their homes during the war.

She announced so far eight children have been returned to Ukraine, and there are plans to return another five.

"I hope peace can come soon," Trump said. "It can begin with our children."

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