On April 24, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky handed a list of 400 Ukrainian children, abducted by Russia from temporarily occupied territories, to the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa.

Source: Joint press conference with Zelensky

Direct quote: "Children are in Russia against their will. Unfortunately, due to the war, we are faced with this terrible issue. Russians have abducted tens of thousands of children from temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine."

"We must bring everyone back. Just like the thousands of prisoners, both military and civilians, who have been held in Russian prisons under inhumane conditions for years. South Africa is a co-leader in the coalition for the return of Ukrainian children. I hope President Ramaphosa will help us in this endeavor."