Bangladesh, Dec. 5 -- The global conversation on Russias war in Ukraine took a decisive turn with a newly adopted United Nations General Assembly resolution demanding that Moscow immediately return all Ukrainian children it has “forcibly transferred or deported” since 2014. The measure, which received 91 votes in favor, 12 against, and 57 abstentions, represents one of the strongest international rebukes yet of Russias alleged systematic removal of Ukrainian minors from their homes, families, and communities.

Although nonbinding, the resolution intensifies mounting global pressure on the Kremlin, signaling a broad and growing consensus that Russias actions amount to grave breaches of international humanitarian law. Combined w...