I n a show of spousal diplomacy, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday delivered a letter written by his wife, First Lady Olena Zelenska, to U.S. First Lady Melania Trump and expressed gratitude for her appeal to protect children.

Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska has thanked US First Lady Melania Trump for imploring Vladimir Putin to protect children.

Throughout history, first ladies have been designated with traditional female roles. But they also have a long tradition of speaking out on key political issues.