Russian state TV took aim at Melania Trump, saying she is responsible for her husband's apparently tougher stance toward Putin.

Melania Trump is the “quiet force” behind her husband’s apparent U-turn on Ukraine, the daughter of the president’s special envoy to Kyiv has said.

Donald Trump has credited his wife Melania for his recent decision to resupply weapons to Ukraine, a position he had previously opposed.

A Republican congressman has praised First Lady Melania Trump for making her husband realize he’d been played by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon said he was “glad” to see President Donald Trump shift course on pressuring Russia over its war in Ukraine in an interview on NewsNation’s The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt,

Donald Trump reportedly 'deeply values' Melania's counsel as the pair have been said to have a 'very, open, conversational' relationship amid rumors about marital issues

The president revealed his wife as a source of counsel on matters of state as negotiations with Vladimir Putin grind on. This week, Donald Trump announced missiles systems for Ukraine and a ceasefire deadline for Russia.

A Russian newspaper said that the First Lady was a "danger" to Moscow and suggested that her husband, President Donald Trump, "would be better off buying her shoes".

Melania Trump has highlighted Russia's continued attacks on Ukraine in private conversations, President Trump said on Monday.