OSCE Permanent Council No.1489 Vienna, 26 September 2024

The EU remains deeply concerned about the fate of all Ukrainian children and other civilians unlawfully transferred by Russia within the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine or unlawfully deported to Russia and Belarus. We condemn the military re-education and the violation of these children's right to their Ukrainian nationality, identity, name and family relations by Russia. The European Union reiterates its urgent call on Russia and Belarus to immediately ensure their safe return to Ukraine. We will continue to demand the immediate release by Russia of all individuals unlawfully deprived of their liberty, including the three arbitrarily detained OSCE officials.