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Ukraine building system of returning, reintegrating, protecting children #abducted by #Russia

Since #RussiaInvadedUkraine, one of its most disturbing #crimes targeted #Ukraine’s #children

Under #occupation, Russia forced transfer of thousands of #UkrainianChildren. They face #illegal #adoption, involuntary Russian citizenship, aggressive assimilation designed to sever their ties to Ukraine.

It's not a humanitarian crisis; it is a #WarCrime

kyivindependent.com/how-ukrain

The Kyiv Independent · How Ukraine is building a system of returning, reintegrating, and protecting children abducted by RussiaBy Iryna Tuliakova

> Feeding kids can be a daily battle. But you wouldn’t know it looking at Instagram theconversation.com/feeding-ki

Now, this may be crazy talk, but hear me out: maybe, just maybe don't go looking for advice on feeding your children from #SocialMedia. Just saying.

The ConversationFeeding kids can be a daily battle. But you wouldn’t know it looking at Instagram
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#Russia #Ukraine #children

'In Luhansk and another breakaway Russian-backed territory, the Donetsk People’s Republic, children have grown up amid intense efforts to convince them they are not Ukrainian. Even wearing the Ukrainian colors of blue and gold at school was banned. The result, for some, has been an erosion of their sense of Ukrainian identity that now leaves them feeling that nowhere is home.'

csmonitor.com/World/Europe/202

The Christian Science Monitor · ‘Who are we?’ Russia aims to strip teens’ Ukrainian identity.By Dominique Soguel

Christian Science Monitor: ‘Who are we?’ Russia aims to strip teens’ Ukrainian identity.. “In Luhansk and another breakaway Russian-backed territory, the Donetsk People’s Republic, children have grown up amid intense efforts to convince them they are not Ukrainian. Even wearing the Ukrainian colors of blue and gold at school was banned. The result, for some, has been an erosion of their […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/08/13/who-are-we-russia-aims-to-strip-teens-ukrainian-identity-christian-science-monitor/

Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, has said at least 100 children died in the enclave due to malnutrition and hunger, while more than 40,000 children were reported killed or injured due to Israeli attacks.

At least 17,000 children are unaccompanied and separated from their families, and one million minors are deeply traumatised and out of education.
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#Gaza
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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Ukraine takes ‘effective measures’ to stop Russian infiltration near Dobropillia, Pokrovsk — How Ukraine is building a system of returning, reintegrating, and protecting children abducted by Russia — How Ukraine is building a system of returning, reintegrating, and protecting children abducted by Russia — We went to hell and back to achieve this result: SBU chief on Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb strike on Russian bombers … and more

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theguardian.com/commentisfree/. If the #narrative is to be believed, all #asylumseekers are a "threat" to #women & #children in this country - but that narrative is a LIE, & a damnable #lie at that, promoted by the #FarRight & the #media. Some people are only too willing to heed the #lies of the #fascists - & will listen to anything but the #truth, in fact.

The Guardian · As asylum seekers are engulfed by slurs and lies, our leaders shrug. Truly, this is shamefulBy Frances Ryan

Via #HuffPost @6:06pm ET on Aug 11, 2025

A #SouthCarolina #Republican lawmaker in jail awaiting trial on charges he distributed #SexualAbuse material involving #children has resigned his seat in the state #House.

#RJMay’s resignation letter was dated Thursday but didn’t arrive at the offices of House leadership until Monday morning.

#Pedophile #RepublicansAreTheProblem

huffpost.com/entry/gop-lawmake

HuffPost · GOP Lawmaker Accused Of Distributing Child Sex Abuse Material Resigns From OfficeBy AP