Melania the secret weapon holding back Putin’s fury on Trump? UK bets on ‘her’ before Alaska drama

As fears grow over Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin, British diplomats are betting on a secret player to shape the U.S. stance on Ukraine — First Lady Melania Trump. Sources told The Week she has privately raised doubts about Putin’s peace intentions, prompting Trump to question Moscow’s motives. With her UK visit on the horizon, officials see a rare chance to influence Trump through the one voice he trusts most. Could Melania’s whispers derail Putin’s strategy and tilt U.S. policy? London is watching closely.