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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine announced that the number of members of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children has reached 50 with the accession of new countries.

The ministry stated that Bosnia and Herzegovina has also confirmed its intention to join the coalition and thanked Bosnia and Herzegovina's Foreign Minister Elmedin Konakovic for this step.

The statement emphasized that the coalition strengthens international efforts aimed at the return, support, and monitoring of Ukrainian children.

It was recalled that 63 countries and international organizations participated in the high-level meeting held in Brussels on May 11, while 2,232 Ukrainian children have returned home to date.

The statement also said: "As of today, 2,232 Ukrainian children have returned home through coordinated multi-stakeholder efforts under the Ukrainian President's 'Bring Kids Back UA' initiative. Russia's control over Ukrainian children is not only a humanitarian issue but also a long-term security challenge that must be addressed as part of a just and lasting peace. Every verified case is not just a number. It is a child whose life has been shaped by war, occupation, and forced separation. We continue to work to ensure that every Ukrainian child returns home."