Media: Medinsky called the demand of Ukraine to return the deported children “Show for European Grandma”

The head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, during the negotiations in Istanbul, reacted disrespectfully at the request of Ukraine to return Ukrainian children deported to Russia. He allegedly called the transfer of children “Show for Children European Grandmother”.

Source: The Economist journalist Oliver Carroll on the social network X, referring to a source known as Istanbul negotiations.

Details: According to the source when the Ukrainian side handed over to the Russians a list of hundreds of deported children, Medinsky replied:

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“Do not arrange a show for sentimental European grandmothers who do not have their own children.”

Ukrainian Side Passed On List of 100s of Children deported to Russia. A Source with Knowledge of the Exchanges Says Head of Russia Delegation Vladimir Medinsky Responed Thus: “Don’t Put on a Show for Bleeding

– Oliver Carroll (@lliecarroll) June 2, 2025

Recall:

• On June 2, during the Pershovor in Istanbul, the Ukrainian side gave a list of deported children to which Russia should return.