UK imposes sanctions over Russian abductions of Ukrainian kids
On the 1,000th day of Russia's war against Ukraine, the United Kingdom announced sanctions against ten representatives of the Russian government and state-affiliated youth organizations involved in the forced deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children.
The war in Ukraine has been ongoing for 1,000 days. One of the most significant events during this time was the forced deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children shortly after the conflict began. This contributed to the International Court in The Hague issuing an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin.
The President of Russia was then recognized as a war criminal. After one thousand days of conflict, the United Kingdom announced sanctions against ten more representatives of the Russian government and state-affiliated youth organizations due to this crime.
According to the British government's website, the sanctions targeted entities aiming to erase Ukrainian cultural and national identity. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, over 19,500 Ukrainian children have been forcibly taken to Russia and occupied territories of Ukraine.
The United Kingdom supports Ukrainians
Since the beginning of the conflict, about 6,000 children have been sent to so-called "re-education camps" in Russia and occupied areas, where they undergo intensive indoctrination. The aim, as emphasized by the British government, is to eradicate Ukrainian identity and instill pro-Russian views.
Among those sanctioned is the Russian paramilitary organization for children and youth, Yunarmy. The UK's actions are a response to Russian attempts to destroy Ukrainian culture and nation. A few days ago, the British government also expressed consent for weapons sent by the English to target locations in Russia.
