EU sanctions 10 people and 17 entities over deportation of Ukrainian children
The Council of the European Union has adopted restrictive measures against 10 individuals and 17 entities linked to actions against Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence. The measures are directed at those responsible for the systematic unlawful deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to the Russian Federation and to temporarily occupied territories. The Council said the conduct also includes forced assimilation, indoctrination and militarised education. It identified listed entities as including the Moscow City Tourism Committee and two Russian companies operating in children's recreation, tourism and entertainment services, which were described as organising activities focused on Russian history, war... [Continue Reading]
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ECHR hears case of 10 Ukrainian children missing after Crimea annexation
The European Court of Human Rights has heard a case concerning 10 Ukrainian children who disappeared after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. The children were reportedly taken from childcare institutions and later put up for adoption. Their whereabouts have not been confirmed since then, according to the group that brought the case.The case was lodged by the Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union, which argues that Russian nationality was imposed on the children after they were taken from institutions in Crimea. The organisation says the children were between one and five years old at the time. It says repeated requests by... [Continue Reading]

