Zelenskyy Confirms Russia's Admission to Abducting Ukrainian Children

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy Confirms Russia's Admission to Abducting Ukrainian Children Kyiv, Ukraine – In a recent video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Russia's admission to the abduction of Ukrainian children. The statement, delivered on June 4th, 2025, highlights the gravity of the situation and underscores the international community's need to address this war crime. Zelenskyy stated, "Russia has confessed to the kidnapping of Ukrainian children. The fact of their admission is crucial, even if the precise number remains disputed." While Russia initially downplayed the scale of the abductions, claiming the numbers were far lower than Ukraine's estimates, Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of acknowledging the crime itself. The president's statement is a significant development, providing further evidence of Russia's war crimes and adding to the growing international pressure for accountability. The international community is actively working to secure the safe return of the abducted children and bring those responsible to justice. This act of admission by Russia is a step toward acknowledging the severity of their actions and hopefully paves the way for justice and the return of the children to their families.