Melania pens 'peace letter' to Putin as Trump delivers it during Alaska summit: 'It is time'

Melania Trump wrote a letter to Vladimir Putin telling him 'it is time' to protect children and future generations around the globe
PUBLISHED AUG 17, 2025
First Lady Melania Trump wrote a 'peace letter' to Russian President Vladimir Putin (Getty Images)
First Lady Melania Trump wrote a 'peace letter' to Russian President Vladimir Putin (Getty Images)

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA: First lady Melania Trump penned a “peace letter” to Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging him to protect children and future generations, declaring “it is time.”

President Donald Trump hand-delivered the letter ahead of his high-stakes summit with Putin on Friday, August 15.

 U.S. first lady Melania Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion on the
Melania Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion on the 'Take It Down Act' in the Mike Mansfield Room at the US Capitol on March 03, 2025 in Washington, DC (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)

Melania Trump’s call for protecting innocence

In the letter, which Putin read immediately upon receiving, the first lady wrote, “Every child shares the same quiet dreams in their heart, whether born randomly into a nation’s rustic countryside or a magnificent city-center. They dream of love, possibility, and safety from danger.”



 

“As parents, it is our duty to nurture the next generation’s hope,” she continued. “As leaders, the responsibility to sustain our children extends beyond the comfort of a few.”

“Undeniably, we must strive to paint a dignity-filled world for all—so that every soul may wake to peace, and so that the future itself is perfectly guarded,” the letter read. “A simple yet profound concept, Mr Putin, as I am sure you agree, is that each generation’s descendants begin their lives with a purity—an innocence which stands above geography, government, and ideology.”

Melania Trump speaks during a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden on October 27, 2024 in New York City. Trump closed out his weekend of campaigning in New York City with a guest list of speakers that includes his running mate Republican Vice Presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), Tesla CEO Elon Musk, UFC CEO Dana White, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, among others, nine days before Election Day. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Melania Trump speaks during a campaign rally for US President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden on October 27, 2024 in New York City (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

The first lady added, “In today’s world, so`me children are forced to carry a quiet laughter, untouched by the darkness around them—a silent defiance against the forces that can potentially claim their future. Mr Putin, you can singlehandedly restore their melodic laughter. In protecting the innocence of these children, you will do more than serve Russia alone—you serve humanity itself.”

She concluded, “Such a bold idea transcends all human division, and you, Mr Putin, are fit to implement this vision with a stroke of the pen today. It is time.”

Attorney General Pam Bondi, sharing the letter, said, “She speaks from the heart of every American in calling for a world where children, regardless of where they are born, can live in peace.”

Internet hails Melania Trump’s child-safety message as compassionate and inspiring

Supporters praised Melania Trump's heartfelt message about protecting children, calling it inspiring and compassionate.

One user said, "That's a powerful message. Our first lady is like no other. Her main cause is about children. She has so much compassion and love for all of them. God bless Melania and everything she stands for."



 

Another wrote, "Melania is incredible. She’s the greatest First Lady in my lifetime."



 

A commenter added, "She is the best FLOTUS we’ve ever had."



 

Another user remarked, "This letter brought me to tears. A beautiful message that I pray resonates deep in the souls of those with the power to change the course of humanity."



 

One more post read, "The laughter of children truly transcends borders. What the world needs is more kindness and protection. Her words remind us that real strength lies not in division, but in safeguarding the shared future of humanity."



 

Donald Trump rates Alaska summit ‘10 out of 10’

Following the meeting at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, President Trump called the summit “extremely productive” and rated it “10 out of 10,” while cautioning that an end to the war in Ukraine was not yet imminent.

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA - AUGUST 15:U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) hold a meeting at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on August 15, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska. The two leaders are meeting for peace talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
US President Donald Trump (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold a meeting at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on August 15, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

“There were many, many points that we agreed on, most of them, I would say,” Trump told reporters. “A couple of big ones that we haven't quite gotten there, but we've made some headway. So, there's no deal until there's a deal.”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he will meet with Trump in Washington, DC, on Monday, August 18, to discuss next steps. “On Monday, I will meet with President Trump in Washington, DC, to discuss all of the details regarding ending the killing and the war. I am grateful for the invitation,” Zelensky wrote on X.



 

Zelensky said Trump shared the main points of his conversation with Putin and expressed full support for Trump’s proposal for a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the US.

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