We saw negotiations produce concrete results less than two weeks ago when Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange 175 prisoners and additional civilians. The United States supports these and earlier exchanges as one step toward durable peace. As a further step, The United States calls on Russia to return all Ukrainian children it has unlawfully deported to Russia as well as those it has forcibly transferred within occupied Ukrainian territory. In support of this effort, which is a significant concern for First Lady Melania Trump and is centered in her advocacy, the US will fund a $25 million assistance program … (01:20–01:37)
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Asserts that Russia has unlawfully deported or transferred Ukrainian children.
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