Russia has begun sending kidnapped Ukrainian children to fight in its war against Ukraine, President Zelensky said at the 30th Ibero-American summit in Madrid. Russia kidnapped more than 20,000 Ukrainian children, of which Ukraine managed to return 2,790. President Zelensky warned that some of those who grew up during the war are now being sent to the front. He urged international partners to publicly condemn the abductions and help ensure the return of the children.

Russia has begun sending kidnapped Ukrainian children to fight in its war against Ukraine, President Zelensky said at the 30th Ibero-American summit in Madrid. Russia kidnapped more than 20,000 Ukrainian children, of which Ukraine managed to return 2,790. President Zelensky warned that some of those who grew up during the war are now being sent to the front. He urged international partners to publicly condemn the abductions and help ensure the return of the children.