Zelenskyy stated how many children Russia has abducted: the number is staggering

Russia has abducted approximately 20,000 Ukrainian children, and this is only the number that has been officially established. The actual figures may be much higher. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy made this statement during a conversation with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

"Only what we can confirm with documentary evidence is about 20,000 abducted children. This is a horrifying number, but the real number is even higher. That's why we need to continue this track. We are ready for further coordination and cooperation," stated Zelenskyy.

The President acknowledged the significant intermediary role of Qatar in the return of illegally deported and forcibly displaced Ukrainian children.

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