On 8 June 2026, the Ambassador of Ukraine to the State of Kuwait, Maksym Subkh, held a meeting with the National Society for Child Protection of Kuwait, the renowned Kuwaiti writer and professor Siham Al-Foraih.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the protection of children's rights in Ukraine in the context of Russia’s ongoing aggression and the temporary occupation of part of Ukraine’s territory. Particular attention was paid to the humanitarian challenges faced by Ukrainian children as a result of the war, as well as to potential areas of Ukrainian-Kuwaiti cooperation in the field of child protection.

Ambassador Subkh informed his interlocutor about the activities of the Olena Zelenska Foundation and its key humanitarian initiatives aimed at supporting children, education, and healthcare. He also presented the work of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, which brings together states and international partners to facilitate the return of Ukrainian children who have been illegally deported or forcibly transferred by Russia.