On November 5, 2026, a meeting took place at the White House between Ukrainian and Russian delegations, during which First Lady Melania Trump received several gifts that symbolize the complex relations between the countries.
Gift from Russia
The special representative of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kirill Dmitriev, presented Melania with a painting created by an 11-year-old girl named Lydia from the occupied city of Oleshky. The painting features the inscription "I love Melaniya," symbolizing an attempt to bridge gaps between nations through art. This gesture occurred during an official meeting that sparked mixed reactions in the media.
Presentation of the Order of Princess Olga
From the Ukrainian side, the meeting was attended by the head of the Servant of the People faction, Davyd Arakhamia, and the Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets, who presented Melania Trump with the Order of Princess Olga I degree, an award bestowed upon her by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Lubinets thanked the First Lady for her contribution to the rescue of Ukrainians and the return of children who were illegally taken to Russia.
Letters from President Trump
During the meeting, Melania also mentioned that her husband, President Donald Trump, had written letters to Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky. These letters are to be delivered to the respective delegations, which may indicate an effort to establish dialogue between the states.