Europol and partners trace 45 ‘forcibly transferred’ Ukrainian children
Summary
Europol and partners have identified 45 Ukrainian children who were forcibly moved to Russia, Belarus, or occupied areas during the war in Ukraine. The information was shared with Ukrainian authorities to help with ongoing investigations into these cases.Key Facts
- Europol traced 45 Ukrainian children forcibly transferred during the Russia-Ukraine war.
- The children were moved to Russia, Belarus, or territories in Ukraine controlled by Russia.
- The data was found using open-source intelligence during a two-day event involving experts from 18 countries and various organizations.
- Ukrainian officials say nearly 19,546 children have been forcibly taken since Russia's invasion began in February 2022.
- Some children were adopted in Russia, others are in re-education camps or psychiatric hospitals.
- A UN commission accused Russia of crimes against humanity for deporting Ukrainian children and blocking their return.
- The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Russian officials over these alleged war crimes.
- Russia claims the transfers were for the children’s safety and says it will return them under terms it chooses.
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