First lady Melania Trump has joined forces with an unexpected foreign leader to lead a crucial humanitarian effort in a war-torn region.

During a press conference Friday, Mrs. Trump announced her partnership with Russian President Vladimir Putin to reunite Ukrainian children with their families. So far, eight children who were displaced by the war were reunited with their families in just the last day or so, she indicated. The first lady also confirmed that she remains in communication with Putin to continue the effort.

'I hope peace will come soon. It can begin with our children.'

"A child's soul knows no borders, no flags," Trump said .

"We must foster a future for our children which is rich with potential, security, and complete with free will," she added. "A world where dreams wi

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