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Explaining Ukraine

How Russia kidnaps Ukrainian children, and why

Jun 1, 2024
Khrystyna Shkudor, advocate manager of 'Where Are Our People?' campaign, discusses Russia's abduction of almost 20,000 Ukrainian children. They talk about the tactics used, brainwashing efforts, and trauma faced by the children. The podcast highlights the urgency of winning the war for the children's return and the challenges faced by families in occupied territories.
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  • Russia's systematic policy involves kidnapping almost 20,000 Ukrainian children, reflecting a broader historical context of Russian actions
  • Conflicting figures exist about the number of Ukrainian children taken, highlighting challenges in verifying accurate numbers and the extent of the crisis

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The Uncovering of Russia's Deportation Policy

Russia's systematic policy involves kidnapping almost 20,000 Ukrainian children according to Kiev's official numbers. The official data suggests Russia relocated over half a million Ukrainian children with no intention to return them. This highlights a severe policy aimed at depriving Ukraine of its future generation, reflecting a broader historical context of Russian actions.

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