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Six more children reunited with Russian, Ukrainian families, US and Russia say
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 12, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 12, 2026
Quick Summary
Six children from Russia and Ukraine are reunited with their families, thanks to efforts by the U.S. first lady and discussions between Washington and Moscow.
Six Russian and Ukrainian Children Reunited with Their Families
Efforts to Reunite Families
WASHINGTON/MOSCOW, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Six more Russian and Ukrainian children are being reunited with their families, Washington and Moscow said on Thursday, crediting efforts by U.S. first lady Melania Trump.
Details of the Reunification
One child would return to Russia and five children would be reunited with their families in Ukraine, Russia's presidential commissioner for children's rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, said in a post on Telegram.
Role of U.S. First Lady
The U.S. first lady wrote to Russian President Vladimir Putin in August about the plight of Ukrainian children separated from their families by war. Ukraine accuses Russia of abducting thousands of children, which Moscow denies.
Statements from Officials
The White House, in a separate statement, said discussions continue with both countries, noting that it was the third time the first lady had brokered such a repatriation.
Lvova-Belova, in her post on the messaging app, thanked Melania Trump for her "unwavering commitment and active participation in reuniting children with their families."
(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Daphne Psaledakis)
Key Takeaways
- •Six children from Russia and Ukraine are reunited with their families.
- •The U.S. first lady played a key role in the reunification efforts.
- •One child returned to Russia, five to Ukraine.
- •Ukraine accuses Russia of abducting children, which Russia denies.
- •This is the third successful repatriation brokered by the first lady.
Frequently Asked Questions about Six more children reunited with Russian, Ukrainian families, US and Russia say
1What is family reunification?
Family reunification is a process that allows family members separated by circumstances such as war or migration to be reunited. This often involves legal and logistical efforts to facilitate the return of family members to their home country.
