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19,000 Ukrainian Children Abducted: Call for Urgent Return
8/16/2025
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Story summary
- Russian forces have abducted an estimated 19,000 to 35,000 Ukrainian children since the 2022 invasion.
- Ukraine's First Lady, Olena Zelenska, calls for their urgent return during peace negotiations.
- Reports suggest abducted children are being adopted in Russia, hindering identification and repatriation efforts.
- International organizations are aiding Ukraine in tracking these children, facing challenges from Russian authorities.
