Return of Ukrainian children

Condemnatory

Yes

Analysis

• This resolution strongly criticizes Russia for its kidnapping of Ukrainian children from occupied Ukrainian territories, in clear violation of international law. The resolution is also deemed condemnatory towards Russia because it was adopted as part of the 11th Emergency Special Session on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Main Sponsors

Ukraine, Canada, European Union

Vote

Yes - 91, No - 12, Abstain - 57, Absent - 33

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Key Praise

None

Key Criticism

• "Expressing deep concern about the impact of the war on children, in particular the fate of all Ukrainian children who have been separated from their families since 2014, including those forcibly transferred within the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine by the Russian Federation and those deported to the Russian Federation, in violation of the Geneva Conventions..."
• "Deploring the legislative and administrative measures taken by the Russian Federation since 2022 that simplify the procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship for Ukrainian children..."
• "Deploring the practice of forcible transfer and deportation of Ukrainian children, and the separation of families and of children from legal guardians..."
• "Demands that the Russian Federation ensure the immediate, safe and unconditional return of all Ukrainian children who have been forcibly transferred or deported."
• "Urges the Russian Federation to cease, without delay, any further practice of forcible transfer, deportation, separation from families and legal guardians, change of personal status, including through citizenship, adoption or placement in foster families, and indoctrination of Ukrainian children."