Children Who Cannot Return: Ukraine Requests International Community to Dispatch 'Special Envoys'!
The news that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed sending 'special envoys' to the international community to retrieve children forcibly deported by Russia truly touches my heart. 💔 The wounds and pain caused by war are not exclusive to adults. The situation urgently requires international attention and effort for the safety and return of these children.
Hello everyone! Today, I bring you news that is both heartbreaking and, at the same time, calls for the solidarity and efforts of the international community.
Ukraine Proposes Dispatch of Special Envoys
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According to sources, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed the dispatch of international special envoys to retrieve Ukrainian children who have been abducted and illegally deported by Russia. 🇺🇦🇪🇺
This proposal was made during a meeting with the Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Per Øyvind Sundberg, who is currently visiting Ukraine. President Zelenskyy emphasized that the repatriation of children is a national top priority and clearly stated that it must be treated as a matter distinct from prisoner exchanges. He said, "We must return them to their families, to their loved ones," stressing the need to strengthen pressure by adding the voices and commitment of European and international parliaments.
Why Are Special Envoys Needed?
This proposal goes beyond a mere diplomatic gesture; it demonstrates a strong will to inform the international community about the severity of Russia's illegal deportation of children and to seek practical solutions. It is difficult to even imagine the suffering of the most vulnerable beings, children, amidst the horrors of war. It will be our shared responsibility to help these children return safely to their parents' embrace and to their familiar homes.
As President Zelenskyy highlighted, to resolve this humanitarian crisis, a global mechanism is needed that can move beyond existing frameworks like prisoner exchanges and focus solely on the safety and return of the children. I deeply empathize with this point. 🤝
A Time When International Solidarity is Needed
The meeting with the OSCE Chairperson suggests that this proposal could be a crucial first step towards actual international cooperation, rather than remaining just words. Active participation and support from European and international parliaments will significantly increase international pressure for the children's return and greatly aid in holding Russia accountable for its illegal actions.
What can we do? It is important to spread this news widely, support the efforts of the international community, and, above all, pay attention to ensure such tragedies do not happen again. 🙏
We support the efforts of Ukraine and the international community to work towards the return of children, who have not lost hope amidst the scars of war. We earnestly hope these children can return to their families' embrace as soon as possible.
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