EU sanctions Russian officials over deportation of Ukrainian children
Summary
The European Union has imposed sanctions on 16 Russian officials and seven centers for their roles in abducting tens of thousands of Ukrainian children. These children have been forced to give up their Ukrainian identity, given Russian passports, and placed for adoption or indoctrinated in camps.Key Facts
- The EU sanctioned 16 Russian officials and 7 centers linked to the deportation and forced assimilation of Ukrainian children.
- Over 130 people and entities face EU travel bans and asset freezes for involvement in these actions.
- About 20,500 Ukrainian children have been unlawfully moved to Russia or Russian-held areas since early 2022.
- Many children lose their Ukrainian identity, receive Russian passports, and are put up for adoption.
- Some children are forced into indoctrination programs or military training camps.
- The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Putin over war crimes connected to these abductions.
- Around 2,200 children have been returned to Ukraine, but identifying and reintegrating them is difficult.
- The EU is working with international partners to increase diplomatic pressure on Russia and find the abducted children.
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