After the Ukrainian government’s allegations that Russia smuggled hundreds of minors into the country, the European Union (EU) took action. At the EU Leaders’ Summit, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU will organize a meeting on the return of Ukrainian children who were illegally kidnapped to Russia. Von der Leyen said, “It is a horrible reminder of the darkest times of our history. What’s happening there to deport children. This is a war crime.”
Von der Leyen added that they will collaborate with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to secure the children’s safe return.