Chilean president says Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children unacceptable

Chilean President Gabriel Boric has stressed the need for urgent measures to protect civilians during the war and the unacceptability of Russia's actions regarding the abduction of Ukrainian children.

He said this during a press conference at the Peace Summit in Switzerland, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.

"Children everywhere have to be protected. We cannot allow that any country abducts or kidnaps children, as Russia is doing nowadays with Ukrainian children. Civilians must not be damaged. We need urgent action to protect their rights, because they cannot wait," Boric said.

According to him, the Global Peace Summit marks the beginning of a significant process, because for the first time, many leaders from all continents have convened to discuss peace rather than war.

"This summit represents a beacon of hope and serves as a catalyst for fostering enduring peace dialogues. We totally endorse the joint communique that we have approved, and the purpose of this gathering is really important," Boric said.

He stressed that "only adherence to international law and the protection of human rights can ensure peace." "This is about respect of international law and human rights as foundational principles of our living together," he said.

"The forthcoming steps of these summits are crucial. We aspire that Russia and Ukraine soon engage in dialogue with respect for the territorial integrity of Ukraine, international law and the firm commitment to human rights as a fundamental standard. From Chile, we will keep on supporting this process to achieve peace and prevent further conflicts," the president said.