The Daily Why Russia Is Taking Thousands of Ukrainian Children
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Mar 3, 2023 Emma Bubola, a New York Times reporter based in London, discusses the harrowing relocation of Ukrainian children during the conflict. She reveals how many children were swept up by Russian forces and placed in families, often under the guise of humanitarian efforts. Bubola shares the poignant story of Anya, a young girl separated from her mother and caught in a cycle of propaganda. The conversation highlights the chilling exploitation of these children as tools of state narratives while exploring the devastating impact of war on families.
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Anya's Story
- Anya, a 14-year-old Ukrainian girl, was taken to Russia after the war broke out.
- While living in a foster home, she attends school and participates in pro-Russia activities, but she misses her home.
Propaganda Campaign
- Russia uses the relocation of Ukrainian children as propaganda, portraying themselves as saviors.
- This reinforces the idea that Ukraine is part of Russia and that the children are simply returning home.
Domestic Propaganda
- Russia's propaganda targets a domestic audience, pushing the narrative that Ukraine is not a real country.
- This justifies the war and the relocation of children, who are framed as being returned to their rightful home.