First Lady Melania Trump won the hearts of Ukrainians after President Trump revealed she helped convince him to ramp up support for the war-torn country. In a press conference on Monday, the president explained his decision to get tough on Russian dictator Vladimir Putin was partially influenced by his wife,

First Lady Melania Trump looks on as her husband, President Trump (not pictured), addresses guests and supporters in an overflow room in Emancipation Hall after his inauguration at the U.S Capitol on January 20, 2025 at Washington, DC. Greg Nash-Pool/Getty Images

No specific figures were mentioned in Trump’s statements, making it difficult to assess the potential size of US military aid to Kyiv. The exact types of ammunition to be provided were unclear, although Trump did reference Patriot missile systems,

President Trump suggested Monday that first lady Melania may have helped convince him to ramp up military aid to Ukraine.

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US President Trump revealed that First Lady Melania played a crucial role in influencing his tougher stance against Putin regarding the Russia-Ukraine

President Donald Trump's recent about-face in his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin surprised many people in the White House, except for one. Trump hinted on Monday that first lady Melania Trump may have helped change his mind on Putin.

President Donald Trump said Monday that he told First Lady Melania after speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin, “we had a wonderful conversation” — only for Melania to respond, “oh really? Another [Ukrainian] city was just hit.