Washington DC, 17 Aug

US First Lady Melania Trump wrote a "peace letter" to Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging him that "it is time" to protect children and future generations around the world, Fox News reported on Saturday (local time).

US President Donald Trump hand-delivered the letter to Putin, before their summit in Alaska on Friday (local time), as reported by Fox News. Immediately after receiving it, Putin read the letter in front of the American and Russian delegations.

"Dear President Putin," the letter began. "Every child shares the same quiet dreams in their heart, whether born randomly into a nation's rustic countryside or a magnificent city-center. They dream of love, possibility, and safety from danger. As parents, it is our duty to nurture the next generation's hope. As leaders, the responsibility to sustain our children extends beyond the comfort of a few," it read.

The First Lady further wrote, "Undeniably, we must strive to paint a dignity-filled world for all-so that every soul may wake to peace, and so that the future itself is perfectly guarded. A simple yet profound concept, Mr. Putin, as I am sure you agree, is that each generation's descendants begin their lives with purity-an innocence which stands above geography, government, and ideology."

The letter noted that "in today's world, some children are forced to carry a quiet laughter, untouched by the darkness around them-a silent defiance against the forces that can potentially claim their future."

Melania Trump urged the Russian President, "Mr. Putin, you can singlehandedly restore their melodic laughter".

"In protecting the innocence of these children, you will do more than serve Russia alone--you serve humanity itself. Such a bold idea transcends all human division, and you, Mr. Putin, are fit to implement this vision with a stroke of the pen today. It is time," the letter concluded.