US SR236

Urges that all Ukrainian children abducted by Russia be returned before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine

Condemns Russia's abduction, forcible transfer, and illegal deportation of Ukrainian children, with at least 19,546 confirmed reports of such cases as of April 16, 2025, and only 1,274 children returned

Notes that Russia changed its adoption laws after the 2022 invasion to forcibly adopt Ukrainian children, erase their Ukrainian names, language, and identity, and raise them as Russian citizens

Cites violations of the Geneva Convention and Genocide Convention, as the U.S. has sanctioned at least 32 individuals and 3 entities involved in abducting and re-educating Ukrainian children

Expresses concern that Russia's invasion has increased risks for children including human trafficking, exploitation, child labor, sexual violence, and deprivation of education and shelter