Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21The European Union and the United Kingdom have imposed sanctions on Russian officials and institutions in response to the forced deportation of Ukrainian children. The EU sanctioned 16 individuals and seven entities for their involvement in the systematic and unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children, including asset freezes and travel bans . These measures target those accused of stripping children of their Ukrainian identity, issuing them Russian passports, and placing them for adoption .
The UK has also sanctioned 29 individuals and organizations linked to the forced deportation and militarization of Ukrainian children, as part of a broader crackdown on pro-Kremlin activities. According to the UK Foreign Office, over 20,000 Ukrainian children have been taken to Russia or Russian-held territories . Reports indicate that these children are subjected to reeducation and militarization while in Russian custody .
Since the start of the Russian invasion, approximately 20,500 children have been unlawfully deported or forcibly transferred to Russia or Russian-held territories in Ukraine . The EU and UK sanctions aim to hold accountable those responsible for these actions .
⚡ NEWSEU Sanctions Russian Officials Over Deportation of Ukrainian ChildrenThe European Union has imposed sanctions on Russian officials in response to the forced deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children. The EU alleges these children are being stripped of their identity, given Russian passports, and placed for adoption.📰 #Russia #Sanctions #Geopolitics #GeoWire
mastodon bot · 9 days ago
EU sanctions Russian officials over deportation of Ukrainian children The European Union says thousands of children have been stripped of their Ukrainian identity and culture, given Russian passports and put up for adoption.
france24 · 9 days ago
Ukraine war briefing: EU sanctions officials for child abductions; Kyiv under drone attack as ceasefire expires About 20,500 children unlawfully deported or forcibly transferred to Russia or Russian-held territory; alert sirens sound in Kyiv. What we know on day 1,539 Continue reading...
theguardian · 9 days ago
The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on 16 officials accused of helping Russia to abduct tens of thousands of children from Ukraine and force many to change their identities or be put up for adoption. #Russia #EU
mastodon bot · 9 days ago
Ukraine war briefing: EU sanctions 16 officials accused of helping Russia abduct thousands of Ukrainian children Since Russian invasion, about 20,500 children have been unlawfully deported or forcibly transferred to Russia or Russian-held territories in Ukraine. What we know on day 1,539 Continue reading...
theguardian · 9 days ago
Ukrainian children held in Russia: militarized, reeducated A Ukrainian initiative to repatriate abducted Ukrainian children reports that at least 20,000 girls and boys are being held by Russian families and authorities. Can these children ever find their way home?
deutsche welle europe · 9 days ago
⚡ NEWSEU and UK Sanction Russians Over Deportation of Ukrainian ChildrenThe European Union and the United Kingdom have imposed sanctions on Russian institutions and officials. These measures target entities accused of the systemic deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children during the ongoing war in Ukraine.📰 #Russia #EU #Geopolitics #GeoWire
mastodon bot · 9 days ago
EU, UK sanction Russians over deportations of Ukrainian children Russian institutions and officials accused of systemic deportation and indoctrination of children during war on Ukraine.
aljazeera · 9 days ago
EU and UK sanction Russians over deportations of Ukrainian children Russian institutions and officials accused of systemic deportation and indoctrination during the war on Ukraine.
aljazeera · 9 days ago
UK sanctions 85 people and entities over pro-Kremlin narratives Eighty-five Russia-linked people and entities have been sanctioned as part of a UK government crackdown on pro-Kremlin narratives abroad. The sanctions, imposed on Monday, were designed to target 29 individuals and organisations thought to have helped Russia forcibly deport and militarise Ukrainian children. More than 20,000 Ukrainian children have been taken to Russia and the territories which it has occupied, according to the UK Foreign Office. A further 56 individuals and organisations have...
south china morning post · 9 days ago
EU sanctions Russian individuals over forced deportation of Ukrainian children The European Union imposed sanctions on 16 Russian individuals and seven entities for the systematic and unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children, the EU Council said in a statement on Monday.
euronews · 9 days ago
EU sanctions officials over Russias deportation of Ukrainian children Mondays sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans on Russia.
le monde · 9 days ago