The head of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative has called for those responsible for Russia’s illegal deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to face prosecution, as the EU prepares new sanctions targeting another 27 Russian individuals and entities.
“Bring Kids Back UA has continuously called for all those responsible for Russia’s illegal deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to face prosecution, and we welcome this positive action from the European Union towards ensuring accountability for these crimes,” Maksym Maksymov told Euronews.
“Children who remain under Russian control continue to face the risk of indoctrination, militarisation and the erosion of their Ukrainian identity,” he said.
“There are still thousands of Ukrainian children who have yet to be returned home. The longer they remain under Russian control, the greater the risks they face.”
EU ambassadors reviewed the proposed listings on Wednesday at their first meeting since the summer recess.
