Russia frees six Ukrainian kids who were abducted.
During Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it's estimated that they took away tens of thousands of kids. Now, however, six boys have finally been reunited with their loved ones. As reported by TASS, a Russian state news agency, these six young lads (ranging from 6-17 years old) were earlier abducted from Ukraine but have now been given back to their families. A meet-up was set up at the Qatari embassy in Moscow, with the help of Qatar's mediation, and two brothers were among those being returned.
This news was met with silence by Ukraine. The eventful encounter at the Qatari embassy had the presence of the Qatari ambassador and representatives from Russia's children's rights commissioner, Maria Lvova-Belova. An arrest warrant was issued back in 2023 by The Hague's International Criminal Court for both Lvova-Belova and Russian President Vladimir Putin due to the kidnapping of children from Ukraine and bringing them to Russia. Although Russia denies this allegation, Qatar has been actively aiding in the return of abducted children since July 2023. These children's families either lost their lives, got separated by rapidly spreading war fronts, or were separated in Ukrainian orphanages when Russia seized those territories.
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- Despite the arrest warrant issued by The Hague's International Criminal Court for Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2023 regarding the kidnapping of children from Ukraine, Russia denied the allegations.
- The recent release of six Ukrainian children by Russia, who were earlier abducted and taken to Russia, took place with the assistance of Qatar's mediation at the Qatari embassy in Moscow.
- The ongoing Ukraine conflict has resulted in the displacement of many children, leading to their separation from their families, either due to their loved ones' deaths, rapid spreading of war fronts, or placement in Ukrainian orphanages once Russia seized those territories.
- The returning of these children to their families has been a focus for Qatar since July 2023, as the Gulf state actively helps in the repatriation efforts, potentially being an influential factor in the war crimes discussions related to the Attack on Ukraine.
Source: www.ntv.de
