CanadaMélanie Joly in Kyiv to Launch Global Push to Get Russia to Return Ukrainian ChildrenSavePrintMinister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly speaks at an event to mark Ukraine Independence Day in Ottawa on Aug. 24, 2023. The Canadian Press/Patrick DoyleThe Canadian Press2/2/2024|Updated: 2/2/2024Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is in Ukraine for a two-day visit focused on seeking the return of children abducted by Russia.Ms. Joly arrives in Kyiv on Feb. 2, and is set to meet with her Ukrainian counterpart as well as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesRCMP Feared Traitor Kim Philby Knew ‘Most Interesting’ Canadian Secrets: DocumentsSep 13, 2025Logging Firm Wins Injunction to Halt Walbran Valley Blockade on Vancouver IslandSep 12, 2025Ottawa Pitched Extending Refugee Sponsor Pause to Late 2028 to Fix Backlog: RecordsSep 12, 2025Mountie Injured in Crash While Responding to Manitoba Mass Stabbing Hopes for HealingSep 12, 2025Related TopicsUkraineRussiaVolodymyr ZelenskyyMélanie Joly