Anita Anand: “Diplomacy can make a difference.”

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

These aren’t simply unfortunate consequences of war. They are documented violations of international law that demand attention.

Ottawa is pursuing 'values-based realism' while advocating for democracy in Iran, the return of Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia and work to end Haiti's gruesome gang crisis," Anand said.

We will lead other middle powers to act collectively and decisively, because middle powers are playing a key role in building the framework for the new international order — which is being established as we speak," Anand said.