First lady Melania Trump announced Friday that she and Russian President Vladimir Putin have had an "open channel of communication" regarding children impacted by the Russian-Ukraine war.

"We have agreed to cooperate with each other for the benefit of all people involved in this war," she said.

"In fact, eight children have been rejoined with their families during the past 24 hours," she added.

First lady Melania Trump speaks in the Grand Foyer of the White House, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon

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