Key messages:
- Ukraine continues to address the issue of the return of Ukrainian children.
- Ukraine is systematically documenting cases of deportation and forced transfer of children through a national verification mechanism.
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The verification process is complicated by the lack of transparency on the part of the Russian Federation and restricted access for international organisations.
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Ukraine calls on international partners, including African states, to support efforts aimed at ensuring the return of children and accountability for those responsible.
The Embassy reiterates that the return of Ukrainian children is a matter of shared responsibility.
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