Summary
The United Nations reports that Russia's removal of Ukrainian children to its territory is a crime against humanity. Many of these children come from regions that Russia claims control over. The UN says that most children have not returned to Ukraine, causing distress and trauma.
Key Facts
- The UN reports that Russia has deported thousands of Ukrainian children, calling it a crime against humanity and a war crime.
- The report highlights that 1,205 cases of deported children from Ukraine were identified in 2022.
- The majority of affected children come from Donetsk and Luhansk, regions Russia claims to control.
- 80% of these children have not yet returned to Ukraine.
- Russia gave these children Russian citizenship and placed them in families or institutions.
- The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian officials over these actions.
- Ukraine has managed to recover 2,000 children so far.
- The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has resulted in over 15,000 civilian deaths and displaced millions.
