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Sep 28, 2026 12 min

Inside Ukraine’s fight for the next generation

from The Front Hosted by The Australian

As Vladimir Putin’s ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine enters a fifth brutal winter, Jacquelin Magnay reports from Europe on the fresh fight to bring home Ukrainian kids who were taken behind enemy lines, some of whom face being conscripted to fight for Russia. Plus - is Australia’s fresh $60m commitment going to make any difference? Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Image: 8-year-old Ukrainian girl Lisa Shtanko near the frontline in the first year of the war. Picture: AFP Nobel nominee Mykola Kuleba battles to rescue stolen Ukrainian children before Russian military conscription You think Russia isn’t at war with Europe? Think again PM signs security deal with Ukraine This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our theme. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, and Joshua Burton.

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