00:00...for our children, which is rich with potential, security, and complete with free will.
00:08A world where dreams will be realized rather than faded by war.
00:16Much has unfolded since President Putin received my letter last August.
00:22He responded in writing, signaling a willingness to engage with me directly,
00:30...and outlining details regarding the Ukrainian children residing in Russia.
00:38And since then, President Putin and I have had an open channel of communication regarding the welfare of these children.
00:50For the past three months, both sides have participated in several back-channel meetings and calls.
01:00...all in good faith.
01:02We have agreed to cooperate with each other for the benefit of all people involved in this war.
01:10My representative has been working directly with President Putin's team to ensure the safe reunification of children with their families between Russia and Ukraine.
01:25In fact, eight children have been rejoined with their families during the past 24 hours.
01:35Each child has lived in turmoil because of the war in Ukraine.
01:42The other five were separated from family members across borders because of the conflict, including one young girl who has now been reunited from Ukraine to Russia.
02:07I have learned a lot about this matter during the past three months.
02:13Russia has demonstrated a willingness to disclose objective and detailed information reflective for the current situation.
02:25The Russian Federation provided biographies and photographs of each child involved in this week's reunification, along with an overview of the social, medical, and psychological services afforded to the Ukrainian children.
02:45Further, I was provided a detailed report which verified the identities and circumstances of these eight individuals.
02:58The U.S. government confirmed the facts contained within this document are accurate.
03:06It is important to note the original verification report was jointly prepared by the Commissioner of the Verkofona Rada of Ukraine for Human Rights and Office of the Russian Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights.
03:26As First Lady, this is an important initiative for me.
03:34It is built on shared purpose and lasting impact.
03:39My ongoing mission is twofold.
03:44To optimize a transparent free flow exchange of health-related information surrounding all children who have fell victim to this war.
03:59And to facilitate the regular communication of children with their families until each individual returns home.
04:10Additionally, I have raised concerns regarding those who were minors at the time they were displaced by the war, but have since reached adulthood and currently reside in Russia.
04:27Given the dangers of traversing this war-torn region, their safe return requires coordinated assistance.
04:36Accordingly, Russia has agreed to rejoin the individuals who have turned 18 within a short period of time.
04:46Again, this remains an ongoing effort.
04:52Plans are already underway to reunify more children in the immediate future.
05:01I hope peace will come soon.
05:04It can begin with our children.
05:07Thank you.
05:09Madam First Lady, are we speaking with President Putin?
05:13Madam President, are you being joined by President Hill East?
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