EU Sanctions 23 Russian Targets Over 20,500 Deported Ukrainian Children
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Updated · Reuters · May 11
EU Sanctions 23 Russian Targets Over 20,500 Deported Ukrainian Children
10 articles · Updated · Reuters · May 11
The EU on Monday blacklisted 16 individuals and seven Russian entities for what it called the systematic unlawful deportation and forced transfer of Ukrainian children.
Nearly 20,500 Ukrainian children have been deported since the war began, the EU Council said, calling the practice a grave breach of international law aimed at erasing Ukrainian identity.
Those sanctioned include federal institutions tied to Russia's Education Ministry, officials in occupied territories, and leaders of youth camps and military-patriotic organizations.
The measures freeze assets, ban EU citizens and companies from providing funds or economic resources, and impose travel bans on the listed individuals.
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Overview
On May 11, 2026, the European Union expanded its sanctions against Russia, targeting individuals and entities responsible for the systematic unlawful deportation and forced transfer of Ukrainian children. These measures respond to what the EU describes as grave breaches of international law and fundamental rights of the child. The latest sanctions focus on 16 Russian individuals and seven entities involved in acts such as forced assimilation, indoctrination, militarized education, and the unlawful removal of children. The European Council estimates that nearly 20,500 Ukrainian children have been deported, with these actions aiming to erase Ukrainian identity and threaten future generations.