Lvova-Belova: Ukraine and the West are asking for the return of children, ignoring the data

Ukraine and the West are asking to return children to their countries, ignoring the provision of data necessary for family reunification, said Maria Lvova-Belova, Commissioner for Children’s Rights under the President of the Russian Federation.

The Children's Ombudsman noted that her institute is working to reunite children with their families who were separated due to a special military operation.

“The main point is that there must be a parent or relative who has legal grounds. This is what is now ignored by the West, Ukraine, when we are sent endless lists of children, just “last name, first name, patronymic”, at best with a date of birth. Who is looking for them? Who should I give them to? On what basis,” said Lvova-Belova in an interview for the Pozdnyakov program on the NTV channel.

She emphasized that there is a clear algorithm of actions for family reunification. After information about the child is received, his location is determined. Next, a regional commissioner goes to this place, who communicates with representatives of the minor, as well as the child himself, finding out the reasons and circumstances that divided the family.

Over several years of work, 177 children needed help.