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EU and UK Sanction Russian Officials Over Systematic Deportation of Ukrainian Children

The European Union and the United Kingdom have imposed sanctions on 23 Russian state institutions and officials, as well as 16 individuals, for their role in the 'systematic unlawful deportation' of Ukrainian children. The sanctions follow claims that thousands of Ukrainian children have been stripped of their identity, given Russian passports, and put up for adoption. The Latvian Foreign Minister, Baiba Braze, stated that Russia is attempting to erase the identity of Ukrainian children during the war.

The European Union and the United Kingdom have sanctioned 23 Russian state institutions and officials, as well as 16 individuals, for their alleged involvement in the 'systematic unlawful deportation' of Ukrainian children. The EU claims that thousands of Ukrainian children have been stripped of their Ukrainian identity, given Russian passports, and put up for adoption. The UK also issued fresh sanctions in response to these allegations. The Latvian Foreign Minister, Baiba Braze, stated at a meeting with EU counterparts in Brussels that Russia is trying to erase the identity of Ukrainian children. The EU's sanctions were endorsed during this meeting. France24 and Der Spiegel report that the EU claims the children have been stripped of their Ukrainian identity and culture, while Der Spiegel also notes that the UK has issued additional sanctions. Sources differ on the specifics of the sanctions. RTE reports that the EU sanctioned 23 state institutions and officials for their role in the 'systematic unlawful deportation' of Ukrainian children. DW states that the EU is sanctioning 16 individuals and seven entities over alleged child abductions. Al Jazeera mentions the EU and UK sanctions but does not specify the number of sanctioned entities or the term 'systematic unlawful deportation'.

Where Sources Diverge

al-jazeera and rte both mention the EU and UK sanctions, but rte specifies the number of sanctioned entities (23) and the term 'systematic unlawful deportation'.

al-jazeera

Russian institutions and officials accused of systemic deportation and indoctrination of children during war on Ukraine.

rte

The European Union has imposed sanctions on 23 state institutions and officials responsible for Russia's 'systematic unlawful deportation' of Ukrainian children.

france24 and dw report on the EU's claim that children have been stripped of their Ukrainian identity and given Russian passports, while the-hindu focuses on the political statement by Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze.

france24

The European Union says thousands of children have been stripped of their Ukrainian identity and culture, given Russian passports and put up for adoption.

dw

The EU is sanctioning 16 individuals and seven entities over alleged child abductions.

the-hindu

‘Russia is trying to erase their identity,’ Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze said at a meeting with EU counterparts in Brussels, where the sanctions were endorsed.

Timelines

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PublicFrance 24May 12, 07:09 AM
EU sanctions Russian officials over deportation of Ukrainian children

The European Union says thousands of children have been stripped of their Ukrainian identity and culture, given Russian passports and put up for adoption.

IndependentThe HinduMay 12, 02:09 AM
EU sanctions officials over deportation of Ukrainian children

“Russia is trying to erase their identity,” Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze said at a meeting with EU counterparts in Brussels, where the sanctions were endorsed

IndependentAl JazeeraMay 12, 12:56 AM
EU, UK sanction Russians over deportations of Ukrainian children

Russian institutions and officials accused of systemic deportation and indoctrination of children during war on Ukraine.

PublicRTEMay 11, 07:55 PM
EU sanctions Russia over deported Ukrainian children

The European Union has imposed sanctions on 23 state institutions and officials responsible for Russia's "systematic unlawful deportation" of Ukrainian children.

PublicDeutsche WelleMay 11, 05:19 PM
Ukraine: EU sanctions Russians over 'systematic unlawful deportation' of children

The EU is sanctioning 16 individuals and seven entities over alleged child abductions. The UK also issued fresh sanctions, and Germany's defense minister visited Kyiv amid a shaky ceasefire. DW has the latest.