In 2022, Russian troops retreating from Kherson kidnapped 48 children under the age of three. This was announced by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, UNN reports.
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"Two years ago, the Russians kidnapped 48 children while retreating. None of them was even three years old. Most of these children were forcibly moved deep into the occupied territory - to Crimea, and the rest were deported to Russia.
Ukrainian children are not toys, although it seems that for Russian rich people and officials they are.
Behind each of these children is a life that should not be lost. A fate that should not be lost. We must do everything we can to bring Ukrainian children back home. I am grateful to the partners who work with us in this direction and help us," Zelensky said in a post on Telegram.
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Earlier, UNN wrotethat as of June 2024, Russia had abducted 20 thousand Ukrainian children, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.