This issue lies at the heart of the war’s humanitarian tragedy — our children, broken families, the pain of separation. At least 20,000 children were taken.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “This issue lies at the heart of the war’s humanitarian tragedy — our children, broken families, the pain of separation.…”
On the recordAugust 19, 2025
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Zelensky discusses the humanitarian impact of the war on Ukrainian children.
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