Zelenskyy and Qatar's Emir discuss returning children from Russia

On Wednesday, January 8, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a conversation with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. They discussed the return of Ukrainian children forcibly displaced by Russia.

The Ukrainian leader announced this on Telegram.

Zelenskyy's conversation with the Emir of Qatar

The Head of State expressed gratitude to Qatar for participating in the Peace Summit and noted its significant contribution to the return of 53 Ukrainian children illegally taken by Russia.

The parties agreed to work on the return of other Ukrainian children. They also discussed cooperation in supporting Syria.

"Ukraine remains a guarantor of global food security and has already sent 500 tons of wheat flour to Syria. I have invited Qatar to support the Food from Ukraine humanitarian initiative to provide further assistance to Syria," Zelenskyy added.

As a reminder, on January 8, 2025, Zelenskyy signed Law No. 4174-IX, which expands the conditions for disclosing bank secrecy.

Zelenskyy also signed a decree establishing the celebration of the Day of Army Aviation of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.