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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Putin ‘immediately’ read Melania Trump’s letter in front of delegates at Alaska summit, report claims

Russian President Vladimir Putin “immediately” opened and read a letter from First Lady Melania Trump at an Alaska summit focused on the war in Ukraine, according to a new report.

The letter on the “plight of children in Ukraine and Russia” was hand-delivered by President Donald Trump to Putin, who read it “in front of both delegations”, Fox News reported, citing White House officials. The Independent has requested comment from the White House.

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