Russia Denounces UN Resolution on Ukrainian Children, Rejects Deportation Allegations
Moscow portrays the relocations as evacuations, citing ongoing family reunifications after a 91–12 vote with many abstentions.
Overview
- Russia’s Foreign Ministry labeled accusations of deporting Ukrainian children baseless and false in a statement issued after the UN General Assembly action.
- The ministry said minors were moved from combat zones for safety and that authorities are working systematically to reunite families.
- Officials stated Russia is ready to engage on child-related issues with what it called constructive international mediators.
- The statement criticized the resolution for alleging deportation, forced adoption and erasing identity without evidence and for ignoring children taken to Europe who lost contact with relatives.
- Moscow highlighted the vote count of 91 in favor, 12 against, 57 abstentions and 33 absent, and condemned UNGA chair Annalena Baerbock’s remarks as highly biased.