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Christian Coalition Demands Return of 20,000 Ukrainian Children

4/10/2025

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A coalition of Christian organizations is calling on Russia to return nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children taken since the 2022 invasion, who are suffering from forced assimilation and abuse. They insist that these children's return must be a priority in peace talks, as the International Criminal Court has indicted Russian officials for actions that could be classified as war crimes.

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A coalition of Christian organizations is calling on Russia to return nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children taken since the 2022 invasion, who are suffering from forced assimilation and abuse. They insist that these children's return must be a priority in peace talks, as the International Criminal Court has indicted Russian officials for actions that could be classified as war crimes.