Melania Trump’s “open channel” with Vladimir Putin marks a surprising humanitarian breakthrough amid the Ukraine conflict. Trump and Putin’s longstanding rapport—the “Spirit of Alaska”—has rekindled hopes of U.S.–Russia cooperation and peace. Both leaders share incentives: Trump seeks legacy, Putin seeks relief from sanctions and war fatigue. A revived U.S.–Russia relationship could reset the global order … Continue reading Melania Trump’s Letter to Putin Sparks Hope: The Trump–Putin Backchannel That Could Redefine Global Peace