Ukrainian children who lost loved ones in war to address UN security council

It is hoped personal stories will resonate with Republicans at a time when US military aid package is stalled

A small group of Ukrainian child survivors of war will address a private session of the UN security council on Friday, part of an effort by Kyiv to remind Americans of the human costs of a conflict increasingly affected by US domestic politics.

Those due to address the UN body, a stop on a broader visit to the US, include Kira, 14, and Ilya, 11, from the besieged city of Mariupol, and the hope is that their personal stories will resonate with Republicans at a time when a military aid for Ukraine package is stalled in the House.