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First lady Melania Trump announced Thursday that an additional seven Ukrainian children have returned to their families in the war-torn country as part of a Russia-Ukraine youth reunification initiative.

“My dedication to guaranteeing the safe return of children to their families in this region is unwavering,” Melania Trump said in a statement shared by the White House, which noted that six boys and one girl were involved.

“I commend the leadership and persistent diplomacy of Russia and Ukraine in the pursuit of the reunification of children and families. Their bridge-building has created a tangible collaborative environment — an anchor for optimism. This cooperation will continue to drive the process forward through the next phase,” she added

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