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Russia's Citizenship Decree Violates Children's Rights, Ukraine Says

Ukraine accused Russia's President Vladimir Putin of violating children's rights through a citizenship decree. Ukrainian officials reported that missiles killed 11 people, including children, in an attack. The incident highlights ongoing human rights concerns in the conflict.

Ukraine claims that a citizenship decree issued by Russian President Vladimir Putin violates the rights of children. The decree, which grants citizenship to children of Russian citizens living in occupied territories, is alleged to be a violation of international law and the rights of Ukrainian children. Ukrainian officials reported that a missile strike killed 11 people, including children, in an attack on a populated area. The attack occurred in the context of ongoing Russian military operations in Ukraine. The exact location of the attack was not specified in the report. The incident underscores the humanitarian toll of the war and the ongoing concerns about the treatment of children in conflict zones. Ukraine has called for international condemnation of the decree and the attack.

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PublicBBC WorldJan 6, 12:00 PM
Ukraine-Russia war: Putin citizenship decree violates children's rights, Ukraine says - bbc.com

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PublicBBC WorldJan 6, 12:00 PM
Ukraine-Russia war: missiles kill 11, including children, Ukrainian official says - bbc.com

Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.