The first lady of Ukraine said that they have been familiar with the first Lady of the United States since 2019, but they were able to chat one on one only on the fields of the UN General Assembly in New York in September 2025.
“According to my feelings, the meeting was warm. It was pleasant to communicate. It was our first meeting when we could talk tet-tete for a long time and were in no hurry. It was, perhaps, the first such meeting-a deep acquaintance, because we have known her since 2019, but did not communicate,” Zelenskaya said.
She added that she thanked the wife of American President Donald Trump for a letter about the fate of Ukrainian children, which she wrote and handed over in August 2025 to the illegitimate president of the aggressor country of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.
“This is really what unites us with her is concern for our children,” said the first lady of Ukraine.
According to Zelenskaya, after communicating with Trump's wife, she had the feeling that they would be able to develop their relationship. She also added, the first lady of the United States impressed the man who is “deeply aware of many moments” regarding Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Zelensky’s wife admitted that the exchange of gifts with Melania Trump this time did not take place.
“We were ready, but this time the protocol on our part and from them agreed that there would be no gifts of gifts. I hope everything ahead,” Zelenskaya emphasized.
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The first lady of Ukraine on September 8 announced that during a visit to the USA she had A meeting with the wife of Trump will take place.
“We plan to meet during a meeting of the UN General Assembly in New York at the end of this month,” Zelenskaya informed then.
The media wrote that in the White House almost The main ally of Ukraine is the first lady of the United States. The Guardian completely called the first lady of the United States “the most influential lobbyist of Ukraine.”
Before that, they did not meet Zelenskaya, but on August 18, Zelensky in Washington handed a letter to Melanie Trump from his wife through Trump. Later, the American leader said that he did not read it, but, according to his wife, the letter “Beautiful”.
