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India.com
6 days ago
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US first lady Melania Trump a secret agent of...? Blamed for changing Donald Trump's stand on Putin, internet calls her....
Melania Trump, the First Lady of the United States, is suddenly being talked about a lot on social media. Some people are even jokingly calling her a 'Ukrainian agent.' This buzz started because of what former President Donald Trump said about her in connection with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Trump recently mentioned that Melania played an important role in how he now sees Russian President Vladimir Putin. After that, many people online started making memes and calling her funny names like 'Melania Trumpenko.' The name 'Trumpenko' uses '-enko,' a common Ukrainian ending for last names, which usually means 'son of a descendant.' Melania Trump, a strong supporter of Ukraine Melania Trump is known to be a strong supporter of Ukraine even more than her husband, Donald Trump. She was born in Slovenia, which was once part of the former country Yugoslavia. Slovenia became an independent country in 1991. When Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine in 2022, Melania showed her support for the Ukrainian people. She posted on social media, asking her followers to donate to the Red Cross. She called Ukrainians innocent victims and said it was heartbreaking and horrible to see their suffering. Social Media turns Melania into a meme After Trump's recent comments about how Melania helped him see Putin's true nature, social media users reacted with humor. Many people started calling her funny names like 'Agent Melania Trumpenko.' Some even shared edited pictures of Melania. In one, she's seen wearing her inauguration dress with Ukrainian symbols photoshopped onto it. In another meme, her face is half-covered with a black spy-style hat, making her look like a secret agent. People posted sarcastic comments like: 'Melania's secret Yugoslav agent training is finally showing.' 'Is it just a coincidence that Melania is from Slovenia, a former Soviet country? Looks like Agent Krasnov, a.k.a. Mrs. Trump, was handpicked!' A Ukrainian magazine, Business, reported that 'there is a lot of love on social media tonight for Melania Trump' after the US announced it would send Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine. Others quickly picked up on the 'agent' joke after Trump mentioned her role. 'Melania's Yugoslav secret agent training kicking in,' wrote one user. 'Anyone thinks it's a coincidence that Melania Trump is from an ex-Soviet Union country Slovenia? A Russian hand-picked for Agent Krasnov aka Trump,' said another.
India Today
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Did secret agent Melania Trumpenko turn Trump against Putin?
Ukrainians have a new agent to thank, Agent Melania Trumpenko. The First Lady of the US has now entered memedom after US President Donald Trump said FLOTUS played a key role in his apparent shift in attitude towards Russia and its President Vladimir Putin. The "enko" suffix being attached to Melania is a common Ukrainian patronymic, often meaning "descendant of" or "son of".advertisementDuring a meeting at the White House on Monday with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump said his wife had helped point out Putin's duplicity."My conversations with him [Putin] are always very pleasant. I say, isn't that a very lovely conversation? And then the missiles go off that night," Trump said. "I go home, I tell the first lady: I spoke with Vladimir today. We had a wonderful conversation. She said: Really? Another city was just hit."Slovenian-born Melania Trump, who grew up in the former Yugoslavia, has long appeared more supportive of Ukraine than her husband, who in February this year even called Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator".Yugoslovia, including Slovenia, broke away from the Soviet Union in 1948. Slovenia attained independence from Yugoslavia in after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Melania urged her social media followers to donate to the Red Cross, calling it "heartbreaking and horrific to see innocent people suffering".Following Trump's latest remarks on July 14, social media users responded quickly, and humorously, by thanking the First Lady for her apparent CHEER 'AGENT MELANIA TRUMPENKO' ON SOCIAL MEDIAOne person posted a photo of "Agent Melania Trumpenko" wearing a blazer with a Ukrainian trident insignia, the same outfit she wore during Trump's oath ceremony, but edited with the Ukrainian face is half-shaded by a large hat, giving the impression of an undercover operative stationed in the White House, subtly working in Ukraine's favour.A Ukrainian magazine, Business, reported that "there is a lot of love on social media tonight for Melania Trump" after the US announced it would send Patriot air defence systems to quickly picked up on the "agent" joke after Trump mentioned her role."Melania's Yugoslav secret agent training kicking in," wrote one user."Anyone thinks it's a coincidence that Melania Trump is from an ex-Soviet Union country Slovenia? A Russian hand-picked for Agent Krasnov aka Trump," said another."Our Man Melan. Ukrainians have praised 'undercover agent' Melan Trumpinski,' read another tongue-in-cheek not everyone was amused."You are lying animals. The Ukrainian propaganda machine, fully controlled by Zelensky's Office, has completely degraded. Yesterday, Trump was your 'Kremlin agent,' 'Krasnov's puppet,' a 'threat to democracy.' Today, he's your hero because he sent weapons. And Melania in a vyshyvanka for your PR show. This isn't just pathetic, it's disgusting, humiliating, and hypocritical. Shame on you," one user responded angrily.- EndsMust Watch
10-06-2025
- Health
Bujar Bukoshi, Kosovo independence leader, dies at 78
PRISTINA, Kosovo -- Bujar Bukoshi, a former Kosovo independence leader who for years headed a self-proclaimed government-in-exile, died early Tuesday morning after a long illness, his family said. He was 78. He died in Germany, where he was being treated for cancer and receiving financial support from the Albanian government, according to his family. Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani expressed deep regret for the loss of 'a visionary physician and a statesman of unparalleled dedication.' 'Dr. Bukoshi, former Prime Minister in Exile, will forever be remembered for his contributions to strengthening the cause of a free and independent Kosovo in the most difficult times for our people,' she wrote in a letter of condolence to his family. A respected physician and surgeon, Bukoshi helped to found the Democratic League of Kosovo, or LDK, in 1989 alongside Ibrahim Rugova, who was later president of Kosovo. Shortly after receiving his medical degree at Belgrade's Medical School University, Bukoshi went into exile, where he raised funds to run parallel governing institutions to peacefully defy the late Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic's repressive rule in Kosovo, a former Serbian province. Bukoshi served as prime minister of Kosovo's government in exile from 1991 through 1999, the end of the 1998-1999 war that left around 11,400 people dead. A 78-day NATO air campaign stopped the Serb forces' crackdown on ethnic Albanians and pushed Serbian forces and authorities out of Kosovo. He also led an ethnic Albanian militia that was seen as a rival to the more militant Kosovo Liberation Army. The shadow government, which was never recognized by Belgrade, was formally dissolved in 2000. After the war, Bukoshi served as deputy prime minister, healthcare minister and lawmaker. 'His life and activity are a record of patriotic commitment and unshakable political involvement for Kosovo's freedom and independence,' said LDK's current leader Lumir Abdixhiku. 'His contribution at the most difficult moments of our country will be forever valued.' Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008. Most Western nations recognize its sovereignty, but Serbia and its allies Russia and China don't. Bukoshi was born in Suhareke, 60 kilometers north of the capital Pristina. He is survived by his spouse Zana, three daughters and two nephews.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Bujar Bukoshi, Kosovo independence leader, dies at 78
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Bujar Bukoshi, a former Kosovo independence leader who for years headed a self-proclaimed government-in-exile, died early Tuesday morning after a long illness, his family said. He was 78. He died in Germany, where he was being treated for cancer and receiving financial support from the Albanian government, according to his family. Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani expressed deep regret for the loss of 'a visionary physician and a statesman of unparalleled dedication.' 'Dr. Bukoshi, former Prime Minister in Exile, will forever be remembered for his contributions to strengthening the cause of a free and independent Kosovo in the most difficult times for our people,' she wrote in a letter of condolence to his family. A respected physician and surgeon, Bukoshi helped to found the Democratic League of Kosovo, or LDK, in 1989 alongside Ibrahim Rugova, who was later president of Kosovo. Shortly after receiving his medical degree at Belgrade's Medical School University, Bukoshi went into exile, where he raised funds to run parallel governing institutions to peacefully defy the late Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic's repressive rule in Kosovo, a former Serbian province. Bukoshi served as prime minister of Kosovo's government in exile from 1991 through 1999, the end of the 1998-1999 war that left around 11,400 people dead. A 78-day NATO air campaign stopped the Serb forces' crackdown on ethnic Albanians and pushed Serbian forces and authorities out of Kosovo. He also led an ethnic Albanian militia that was seen as a rival to the more militant Kosovo Liberation Army. The shadow government, which was never recognized by Belgrade, was formally dissolved in 2000. After the war, Bukoshi served as deputy prime minister, healthcare minister and lawmaker. 'His life and activity are a record of patriotic commitment and unshakable political involvement for Kosovo's freedom and independence,' said LDK's current leader Lumir Abdixhiku. 'His contribution at the most difficult moments of our country will be forever valued.' Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008. Most Western nations recognize its sovereignty, but Serbia and its allies Russia and China don't. Bukoshi was born in Suhareke, 60 kilometers north of the capital Pristina. He is survived by his spouse Zana, three daughters and two nephews. ___ Semini reported from Tirana, Albania.
Winnipeg Free Press
10-06-2025
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
Bujar Bukoshi, Kosovo independence leader, dies at 78
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Bujar Bukoshi, a former Kosovo independence leader who for years headed a self-proclaimed government-in-exile, died early Tuesday morning after a long illness, his family said. He was 78. He died in Germany, where he was being treated for cancer and receiving financial support from the Albanian government, according to his family. Kosovo's President Vjosa Osmani expressed deep regret for the loss of 'a visionary physician and a statesman of unparalleled dedication.' 'Dr. Bukoshi, former Prime Minister in Exile, will forever be remembered for his contributions to strengthening the cause of a free and independent Kosovo in the most difficult times for our people,' she wrote in a letter of condolence to his family. A respected physician and surgeon, Bukoshi helped to found the Democratic League of Kosovo, or LDK, in 1989 alongside Ibrahim Rugova, who was later president of Kosovo. Shortly after receiving his medical degree at Belgrade's Medical School University, Bukoshi went into exile, where he raised funds to run parallel governing institutions to peacefully defy the late Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic's repressive rule in Kosovo, a former Serbian province. Bukoshi served as prime minister of Kosovo's government in exile from 1991 through 1999, the end of the 1998-1999 war that left around 11,400 people dead. A 78-day NATO air campaign stopped the Serb forces' crackdown on ethnic Albanians and pushed Serbian forces and authorities out of Kosovo. He also led an ethnic Albanian militia that was seen as a rival to the more militant Kosovo Liberation Army. The shadow government, which was never recognized by Belgrade, was formally dissolved in 2000. After the war, Bukoshi served as deputy prime minister, healthcare minister and lawmaker. 'His life and activity are a record of patriotic commitment and unshakable political involvement for Kosovo's freedom and independence,' said LDK's current leader Lumir Abdixhiku. 'His contribution at the most difficult moments of our country will be forever valued.' Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008. Most Western nations recognize its sovereignty, but Serbia and its allies Russia and China don't. Bukoshi was born in Suhareke, 60 kilometers north of the capital Pristina. He is survived by his spouse Zana, three daughters and two nephews. ___ Semini reported from Tirana, Albania.
