European Parliament urges Russia to return deported Ukrainian children
At least 20,651 cases of deported Ukrainian children have been confirmed, about 1.6 million remain under Russian occupation. During debates several MPs called Russia's policy towards Ukrainian children 'genocide'.
The European Parliament has called on Russia to immediately return all deported and forcibly transferred Ukrainian children to Ukraine, free from occupation. In a resolution adopted by 536 votes in favour, 8 against, and 37 abstentions, MEPs condemned Russia's systematic deportation, forcible transfer, illegal adoption, forced Russification, and ideological indoctrination of Ukrainian children during the war.
The parliament argues that returning the children is an obligation under international law and a key element in holding Russia accountable for war crimes.
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