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19,500 Ukrainian Children Forcibly Taken: Urgent Call for Return

5/6/2025

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Over 19,500 Ukrainian children have been forcibly taken to Russia since the invasion, with a mere 1,300 returning home. These children endure military indoctrination and propaganda designed to strip away their identity. Ukraine demands their unconditional return, asserting that children must never be used as pawns in political negotiations, as international pressure mounts against Russia's actions.

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Over 19,500 Ukrainian children have been forcibly taken to Russia since the invasion, with a mere 1,300 returning home. These children endure military indoctrination and propaganda designed to strip away their identity. Ukraine demands their unconditional return, asserting that children must never be used as pawns in political negotiations, as international pressure mounts against Russia's actions.