A: Hey there! Heard any news today?
B: Not really, what's up?
A: So, it looks like the UN has passed a resolution about those kids taken away from Ukraine since the invasion last year.
B: Oh, you mean the ones in Russian-occupied areas? That's tragic, isn't it?
A: Exactly! The Ukrainian government says over 19k kids have been taken and now they want them back right away.
B: Wow, that's a lot. I wonder what Russia will say about this?
A: Well, they said the adoptions are just temporary guardianship measures, but many people don't believe it. Some of the kids have even had their names changed!
B: That sounds really scary and unfair for those kids. What's Ukraine doing to find them?
A: The minister said some are still missing and hopes they'll be found soon. She added that many are waiting in fear, hoping to be rescued. It breaks my heart.
B: I feel the same way. I hope those kids can go back home safely as soon as possible.
A: On a positive note, the resolution was supported by 91 countries! But unfortunately, Russia and some others voted against it. China and many others abstained.
B: Well, that's not great, but let's hope for a better outcome next time.
A: Lastly, remember how Putin got an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court in 2023? They accused him of committing the war crime of unlawful deportation and transfer of children.
B: Oh yeah! That's a huge issue. We should keep those kids in our prayers.
B: Not really, what's up?
A: So, it looks like the UN has passed a resolution about those kids taken away from Ukraine since the invasion last year.
B: Oh, you mean the ones in Russian-occupied areas? That's tragic, isn't it?
A: Exactly! The Ukrainian government says over 19k kids have been taken and now they want them back right away.
B: Wow, that's a lot. I wonder what Russia will say about this?
A: Well, they said the adoptions are just temporary guardianship measures, but many people don't believe it. Some of the kids have even had their names changed!
B: That sounds really scary and unfair for those kids. What's Ukraine doing to find them?
A: The minister said some are still missing and hopes they'll be found soon. She added that many are waiting in fear, hoping to be rescued. It breaks my heart.
B: I feel the same way. I hope those kids can go back home safely as soon as possible.
A: On a positive note, the resolution was supported by 91 countries! But unfortunately, Russia and some others voted against it. China and many others abstained.
B: Well, that's not great, but let's hope for a better outcome next time.
A: Lastly, remember how Putin got an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court in 2023? They accused him of committing the war crime of unlawful deportation and transfer of children.
B: Oh yeah! That's a huge issue. We should keep those kids in our prayers.
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UN resolution passed to return over 19k children taken from Ukraine during invasion, opposed by Russia and some others. The kids are reportedly in Russian-occupied areas with many still missing and fearful. A war crime arrest warrant for Putin was issued by the International Criminal Court for
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Category ID: conversation_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251204_09/#conversation
Date: Dec. 4, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-04
Created: 2025/12/04 22:40
Updated: 2025/12/07 21:11
Last Read: 2025/12/05 08:45