Calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war against Ukraine.

Key Points

• This resolution says that any deal to end the war in Ukraine must include the return of all children taken by Russia. It condemns the Russian government for moving thousands of children from their homes to Russian territory or occupied areas.
• Reports show that over 19,500 Ukrainian children have been taken since the war began. So far, only about 1,200 of those children have been brought back home. The resolution aims to make sure the rest are not forgotten during peace talks.
• The resolution highlights that Russia has changed its laws to make it easier for Russian families to adopt these children. It also notes that Russia is trying to erase the children's Ukrainian identity by changing their names and language.
• By passing this, the House of Representatives would officially state that returning these children is a top priority. It argues that taking children from one group to another is a violation of international human rights laws.

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