US EditionZelensky makes historic first visit to Africa, seeks help on abducted Ukrainian children
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited South Africa to discuss the return of children abducted by Russia, stating, "We must bring them all back."
- Zelensky provided a list of 400 Ukrainian children allegedly kidnapped to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during their meeting.
- The Ukrainian government claims that over 19,500 children have been abducted by Russia during the war, with many reportedly facing abuse.
- Ramaphosa reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to peace and diplomacy, indicating a desire to mediate between Ukraine and Russia.
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Zelensky asks South Africa to help return children allegedly taken by Russia
As part of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to South Africa, he discussed with President Cyril Ramaphosa the need to return Ukrainian children who had been allegedly forcibly taken to Russia. The two leaders were speaking at the Union Buildings in Pretoria today. Zelensky uses South Africa trip to highlight abducted children Volodymyr Zelensky met with Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings earlier today. Among the topics they discussed …
According to the Central Intelligence Agency, the occupiers want to take 13,000 children to 26 “chief” regions of Russia, and another 2.5 thousand to camps. Teenagers from 14 years old will also be taken to Russian universities under the program “University Changes”.
The Ukrainian delegation discussed with the President of the Republic of South Africa Syril Ramafos the pressure on Russia for peace, joining efforts and the return of Ukrainian children illegally abducted by the Russian Federation. — Ukrinform.
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