In an extraordinary twist at the Trump-Putin summit in Anchorage, Alaska, First Lady Melania Trump delivered a powerful appeal for peace — in the form of a handwritten letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to Fox News Digital, President Trump personally handed the letter to Putin at the start of the high-stakes meeting.
Putin immediately opened and read the letter in front of both delegations. The message carried a strikingly emotional tone, urging leaders to think beyond politics and protect “the innocence of children worldwide.”
“Mr. Putin, you can singlehandedly restore their melodic laughter,” Melania wrote. “In protecting the innocence of these children, you will do more than serve Russia alone—you serve humanity itself.”
The First Lady ended with a bold call to action: “It is time.”
A Symbolic Summit Moment
The Alaska summit marked the first U.S.-Russia meeting since 2021. While no final deal was struck, both leaders described progress. President Trump said, “We’re not there yet,” but insisted that “many points were agreed on.”
The event closed with a surprising exchange. Putin, breaking from Russian into English, told Trump: “Next time in Moscow.”
Trump smiled and replied, “That’s an interesting one. I’ll get a little heat for that, but I can see it possibly happening.”
What Comes Next
Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, as the push for a peace deal continues. European leaders joined in a late-night transatlantic call after the summit to coordinate further steps.
Whether Melania’s heartfelt letter becomes a catalyst for peace remains to be seen — but its emotional appeal has already made history.