ANCHORAGE—Dozens of Russian Orthodox faithful joined in prayer ahead of Friday’s summit between President Trump and Vladimir Putin, hoping for peace between Russia and Ukraine. “Let our leaders yearn for peace when they meet,

First Lady Melania Trump penned a “peace letter” to Russian President Vladimir Putin, pushing for an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine and lamenting the violent conflict’s harm on the youngest generation.

The president of Ukraine and his European allies are to visit the White House on Monday, after President Trump backed Russia’s plan to end the war.