Two Ukrainian advocacy groups are raising awareness for children abducted from Ukraine by Russia during the war.
WASHINGTON (AN) — Exactly 20,000 tiny teddy bears adorned a fence on the National Mall, each stuffed toy representing one Ukrainian child abducted by Russia since the start of the war.
Created by two Ukrainian advocacy groups, the display near the U.S. Capitol on Thursday was meant to urge the U.S government to prioritize getting the children back from Russia. Advocates called for the issue to remain in the national spotlight and for all children to be sent home.
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