Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Condemns Russia at UN, Vows Action for Return of Ukrainian Children
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In New York, at the United Nations, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a forceful speech during the international forum “Restoring Childhood and Humanity: Advancing Peace in Ukraine Through the Return of Ukrainian Children.” Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska, Carney co-chaired the event as part of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, which now includes 42 nations and multiple organizations.
Carney opened by calling the abduction of Ukrainian children “a tragedy we must reverse,” placing direct responsibility on Russian President Vladimir Putin. He declared, “Putin has stolen Ukrainian children. Thousands have been abducted by Russia.” According to Carney, Russia has deliberately targeted orphans, children with disabilities, and those from poor families. He accused Russian soldiers of entering classrooms, forcibly removing children, and sending them to Russian schools and orphanages.
He highlighted that abducted children are exposed to war propaganda, indoctrination, and even military training, while many have been granted fast-tracked Russian citizenship under decrees signed by Putin. Carney described these actions as “clear violations of international law.”
The coalition, he announced, has already presented Russia and Turkey with an initial list of 339 Ukrainian children identified for immediate return. But Carney stressed this is just the beginning, with thousands more still missing. He confirmed Canada is investing millions in advanced AI systems to locate and identify deported children, while intensifying cooperation with Ukraine, Europe, and the United States.
Carney praised a recent appeal by the U.S. First Lady urging Putin to consider the plight of abducted children. Drawing on history, he contrasted Reagan’s Cold War slogan “Trust but Verify” with today’s reality, insisting, “With Putin, we must deter and fortify.”
On sanctions, Carney detailed Canada’s measures: over 300 regime enablers and more than 3,000 individuals sanctioned. He pledged to expand these efforts with European partners, endorsing U.S. calls for secondary sanctions against Russia.
Closing his remarks, Carney emphasized that real peace will only come with the safe reunification of Ukrainian children with their families and homeland. His final words were resolute: “We will not rest until that happens. Slava Ukraini.”
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