Ukraine will use its seat on the UN Human Rights Council to hold Russia accountable for human rights violations and the deportation of children.

Ukraine has been elected to the UN Human Rights Council for 2027–2029, securing 162 votes from UN member states. Kyiv says it will push for accountability for Russian abuses, protection for Ukrainian POWs and unlawfully detained civilians, and the return of deported children. https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/13/ukraine-wins-seat-on-un-human-rights-council/

Ukraine has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for 2027–2029. Its priorities include holding Russia accountable for human rights violations, protecting prisoners of war & detained civilians, and securing the return of Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia.