We must clearly document where Ukrainian children are, track the full chain of abduction and the cover-up of this crime, bring the children back, and help them return to normal life. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this during a video address at the meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.

I am grateful to the EU and every country taking part in our Coalition to bring back children – children who were abducted by Russia. Almost every month, we see results. Children come home. But many more still need to come home.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Federal Minister of Defense of Germany Boris Pistorius, who arrived in our country for the seventh time.

Today, the frontline was far from quiet – there was fighting. We have documented all of this. We can also see that Russia has no intention of ending this war, and, unfortunately, we are bracing for new attacks. But there must be peace. This is exactly what we are working for.

“Against this backdrop, it is critical that our teams continue to work closely together in the area of security. I was glad to hear that Ukrainian expertise is truly helping build reliable protection for lives. We discussed continuing this work,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.

Our contacts with the American side regarding guarantees are also ongoing – guarantees for the implementation of the arrangements reached recently and announced by the President of the United States. The prisoner exchange – 1,000 for 1,000 – is being prepared and must take place. The Americans assumed responsibility for these guarantees. Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters has handed over the lists for one thousand POWs to the Russian side.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with President of Finland Alexander Stubb.