Summary
Published by the Ukrainian government, this article, written by Collaborative Fellow Vladyslav Havrylov in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, highlights the evidence that Russian officials are deporting Ukrainian children to the Russian Federation — a war crime and a human rights violation. Consequently, Havrylov writes that it is crucial to reinforce the mechanisms of international sanctions to hold Russian officials accountable, while simultaneously establishing a unified international framework to expeditiously repatriate deported Ukrainian children.
The Illegal Deportation of Ukrainian Children is a Crime Organized and Financed by Russian Officials
Author: Vladyslav Havrylov
"The prompt return of Ukrainian children to their homeland is of paramount importance, as they are subjected to forced Russification and militarization on a daily basis, with the intention of eroding their identity. It is evident from historical precedent that during the Soviet era, deportees were unable to return to their homeland for decades, with some never being permitted to do so. Consequently, it is of the utmost importance to apply consistent and relentless pressure on the Russian government to facilitate the return of all deported Ukrainian children."