Zelensky in Qatar for talks on return of Ukrainian children from Russia
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would also discuss economic and security issues on his trip to Qatar.
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KYIV – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Qatar on June 5, he said on social media, to discuss the return of Ukrainian children from Russia and other issues.
Since July 2023, Qatar has helped bring back dozens of children taken to Russia and occupied territories during the more than two-year war, an issue that is highly sensitive in Ukraine.
“Qatar assists Ukraine in returning children abducted by Russia. We will discuss these efforts,” Mr Zelensky said, announcing talks with Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.
Mr Zelensky said that Qatar had played an active role in organising an upcoming Ukraine summit
The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin
The Kremlin, which has not been invited to the summit, has said it would be “absurd” to discuss the prospects of reaching a lasting peace in Ukraine without including Russia.
Mr Zelensky also said he would discuss economic and security issues on his trip to Qatar. AFP
