Imagine being a loving father who has done everything in his power to rescue his two minor children from a harmful environment, only to be thwarted at every turn. This is the heartbreaking reality for a Greek courageous man whose children have been abducted by their mentally unstable Russian mother, caught in the precarious war borderlands between Ukraine and Russia.

Every day, these innocent children face unimaginable hardships. Not only are they at risk of mental and physical abuse, but the depths of their suffering extend to having survived a previous attempt on one child's life by their own mother. The terror continues unabated, as there are credible reports of sexual abuse perpetrated by both the mother and grandmother.

Despite the father's relentless efforts and appeals for help, he encounters insurmountable barriers. Driven by desperation and the fear of jail or mental asylum, the mother has reportedly bribed officials and hidden the children, making every attempt at rescue a dead end.

These children cannot wait any longer. Their safety and well-being hinge on the immediate mobilization of local authorities and international organisations dedicated to child protection. We call upon the government of Russia, as well as international child welfare agencies, to take swift and decisive action to locate and rescue these children, ensuring their safe return to their father, to their homeland.

By signing this petition, you lend your voice to a desperate father who simply wants his children to be safe, to be protected, to be in his hug and their homeland. Your support can help galvanize the necessary interventions and prevent further harm to these innocent and vulnerable children. Please, sign this petition to demand action and reunite this family in a safe and nurturing environment. Together, we can make a life-changing difference.