Calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war against Ukraine.

condemns the Government of the Russian Federation’s abduction, forcible transfer, and facilitation of the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children;

notes with concern that the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation has significantly increased the risks of children being exposed to human trafficking and exploitation, child labor, sexual violence, hunger, injury, trauma, deprivation of education and shelter, and death;

supports bringing the war in Ukraine to a peaceful and just conclusion; and

urges that all Ukrainian children abducted by the Government of the Russian Federation be returned before finalizing any peace agreement.