Question follow-through · 101154

Ukraine: Children

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent diplomatic steps she has taken to help return Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.

answeredCameron ThomasForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Tabled
17 Dec 2025
Target answer date
5 Jan 2026
Answer
6 Jan 2026 · 20 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 17 Dec 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent diplomatic steps she has taken to help return Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.

  2. 5 Jan 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 6 Jan 2026

    Answer published

    I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 20 October 2025 in response to Question 80930, and I would add that - on 3 December - the UK co-sponsored a UN General Assembly resolution for the 'Return of Ukrainian Children'.I also refer the Hon Member ...

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