US warns Russia over abduction of 20,000 Ukrainian children
US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said that Russia had abducted 19,500 Ukrainian children. He added that if the Kremlin does not return the children, Russia will be recognized as a country sponsor of terrorism.
He wrote about this in his post on X.
During the course of the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia has kidnapped over 19,000 Ukrainian children. Stealing children from their home country is a despicable and barbaric act. As I have been saying since earlier this year, I intend to push legislation to designate Russia a state…
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) August 20, 2025
Graham's statement
Graham called Russia's action a "despicable and barbaric act".
"As I have been saying since earlier this year, I intend to push legislation to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism under U.S. law if they do not return the children," he said.
According to the politician, this will make business relations with Russia "radioactive" for other countries and companies.
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