Fri Sep 19 00:42:35 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Zelenskyy Thanks Qatar for Aiding Return of Ukrainian Children
**Kyiv, Ukraine – September 19, 2025** – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly thanked the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, for Qatar’s assistance in facilitating the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. The announcement marks day 1,303 of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
In a statement released on social media, President Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude, stating, “I thanked him for his assistance in returning Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. We greatly value this solidarity and such sincere attention to our children.”
The President also extended an invitation to Qatar to participate in an unspecified future initiative.
While details surrounding the number of children returned with Qatar’s help remain undisclosed, the public acknowledgement underscores the vital role of international diplomacy in addressing the humanitarian crisis stemming from the conflict. The return of abducted children has been a key priority for the Ukrainian government since the start of the war.
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