Anita Anand: “We recognize with empathy the profound impact that this situation is having on families and communities across our…”

This is not an accident, this is not a side-effect of war. This is a systematic effort to separate Ukrainian children from Ukraine.

Canada is an open, pluralistic society, with a public square full of robust and civil debate. Our success is underpinned by this civility, by our democratic institutions and by respect for our differences," she said.

This agreement is yet another reminder that North America and Europe are stronger together. And as a founding member of NATO, our commitment to the transatlantic alliance is ironclad," Anand said.

They must stop obstructing their return, provide information about where these children are (and) stop altering their identities.