Closing summary
… and on that note, it’s a wrap for today!
Several European countries are reportedly present at the Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva today, brokered by the US in a bid to make progress in ending the war (9:51, 10:03, 10:40, 11:18, 14:09, 14:48, 15:50).
Meanwhile, the European Commission has confirmed plans to adopt the new, 20th, round of sanctions against Russia by 24 February, the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion on Ukraine (12:41).
France released a tanker suspected of being part of Russia’s sanctions-busting “shadow fleet” called “Grinch” after its owner paid a fine of several million euros, the country’s foreign minister said (13:20).
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has just confirmed that 2,000 Ukrainian children forcibly abducted by Russia “have been brought home” as part of his campaign to “Bring Kids Back Ukraine” (16:57).
The head of Sweden’s military intelligence said Russia has stepped up its hybrid threat activities and seems willing to take greater risks in the area surrounding the country (13:08).
And that’s all from me, Jakub Krupa, for today.
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2,000 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia 'brought home,' Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has just confirmed that 2,000 Ukrainian children forcibly abducted by Russia “have been brought home” as part of his campaign to “Bring Kids Back Ukraine.”
“Each of these returns was made possible thanks to the daily efforts of our people, civil society organizations, and international partners. We are grateful to everyone who has contributed to this fight for the future of our children, our country, and the entire free world.
The road ahead remains long and difficult. Thousands of Ukrainian children are still held captive by Russia, becoming victims of its crimes every day. But we will not stop until every Ukrainian child is back home.”
