Zelenska Meets Melania Trump in the U.S.: Supporting Ukrainian Children and Joint Efforts to Protect Them
First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, recently visited the United States, where she had the opportunity to personally meet her counterpart and the First Lady of the U.S., Melania Trump.
The main topic of their conversation centered around the urgent issue of Ukrainian children abducted by Russian occupiers and the broader matter of defending the rights and future of the youngest Ukrainian citizens.
Zelenska expressed her gratitude to Melania Trump for her attention and support, emphasizing how vital it is amid the ongoing war that devastates children’s lives and threatens their safety.
During her speech, she highlighted their shared values regarding the protection of children and childhood, noting that this issue is a significant challenge for the global community that must respond to the needs of the most vulnerable.
Zelenska sincerely thanked Melania for her humanitarian contribution and called for continued cooperation in returning abducted children and securing peace and safety for future generations.
She underlined that protecting children today is not only a shared obligation but also a responsibility of each of us, as it shapes their worldview and the future of our country.
During the meeting, the First Lady of Ukraine expressed her belief in the effectiveness of kindness, empathy, and the ability to change reality for the better—values capable of uniting efforts in the fight for the protection and well-being of children worldwide.