International community intensifies efforts for Ukrainian children and EU defense ministers discuss military aid for Ukraine

The State of Qatar participated in the Second International Conference on Returning Ukrainian Children, Detained Civilians, and Prisoners of War in Toronto, reiterating its support for a peaceful resolution and highlighting its humanitarian efforts to facilitate the return of children separated by the conflict. Concurrently, Norway announced increased humanitarian support through UNICEF and the ICRC for deported Ukrainian children, detained civilians, and prisoners of war. Meanwhile, EU defense ministers met in Brussels to discuss further military aid for Ukraine and strategies against Russia's 'shadow fleet' used to evade oil sanctions, as Russia continues ballistic missile strikes and drone attacks.