Melania Trump misidentifies Russian ombudswoman, denies her speaking role at White House

US First Lady Melania Trump misidentified Russian ombudswoman Yana Lantratova as "Anna" during a White House ceremony on Thursday, November 5, and did not give her the floor, unlike other Russian and Ukrainian delegation members. Lantratova was the only delegate from either side not allowed to speak, with Russian special representative Kirill Dmitriev delivering the Russian address. Ukrainian officials David Arakhamia and Dmytro Lubinets spoke, with Lubinets presenting Melania Trump the Order of Princess Olga, First Class. Lantratova has a history of anti-American statements, including calling Biden administration officials a "criminal gang" in 2024. She is also suspected by Ukraine's SBU of forced deportation of children from occupied regions, while Melania Trump's work focuses on reuniting families separated by war.