The World UN summit puts spotlight on abducted Ukrainian children
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Sep 23, 2025 Shirin Jafari, a reportorial correspondent, discusses the alarming forced abduction of Ukrainian children by Russia, revealing extensive research on the hidden sites involved. Ronald Holmes examines the devastation from Super Typhoon Ragasa in the Philippines and the controversial 'Floodgate' corruption scandal linked to it. Tibisay Isaiah reports on the Machu Picchu protests that have stranded tourists, shining a light on tourism management issues. Samer Shahata provides insight into the release of Alaa Abd el-Fattah, exploring the political implications of his long incarceration.
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Scale Of Ukrainian Child Transfers Revealed
- Yale and other investigators estimate between 20,000 and 35,000 Ukrainian children have been forcibly transferred to Russia since 2022.
- Researchers used satellite imagery, Russian documents, and social media to identify 210 sites where children are held or re-educated.
How Children End Up In Russia
- Children are taken by force, sent 'temporarily' by families or scooped from orphanages and then prevented from returning.
- Some are placed in re-education programs where speaking Ukrainian is punished and Russian is enforced.
Many More Sites Than Initially Known
- Researchers documented 210 sites in Russia holding Ukrainian children, up from an initial 115 estimate.
- The scope prompted the ICC to issue arrest warrants and increased calls for international accountability.