Published: June 3, 2026 • 5:30 PM IST · Updated: June 4, 2026 • 12:28 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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But children on both sides of the border continue to suffer the consequences of Russia’s invasion.
Ahead of the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, observed annually on 4 June, UN News spoke to the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Vanessa Frazier, following her recent visits to Ukraine and the Russian Federation.
She reflected on what she witnessed, the challenges facing children affected by the war and the importance of protecting young lives, wherever they may be living.
This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
UN News: You have recently come back from Ukraine.