We express our sincere gratitude to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations of the Kingdom of Lesotho for their support and “yes” vote on the UN General Assembly resolution “Return of Ukrainian Children.”

This decision is an important testament to their  commitment to defending fundamental human rights, international law, and universal values of humanity. 

Ukraine deeply values this support. We remain convinced that a just and lasting peace is impossible without the full and unconditional return of all Ukrainian children who were abducted by the Russian Federation.

We call on our international partners to continue consolidating efforts to protect the children who have become victims of Russian aggression and to ensure that justice is restored.