An unexpected diplomatic move was made by the wife of former US President Donald Trump. Melania Trump prepared a personal letter, addressed directly to Russian head of state Vladimir Putin, which was personally handed over during their meeting in Alaska.
According to the Reuters news agency, the document addresses the extremely sensitive issue of the forced removal of Ukrainian children from occupied territories. Although the contents have not been officially disclosed publicly, the letter puts a sharp focus on systematic violations of international law.
The diplomatic communication gains additional weight against the backdrop of international investigations and criminal proceedings against the Russian president. The International Criminal Court has already issued an arrest warrant against Putin due to documented cases of deportations.
This unprecedented move by Melania Trump was not previously known publicly and represents an important step in attempts to exert international pressure on Russia for war crimes in Ukraine.