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EU imposes sanctions on Russia individuals, entities in Russia over Ukrainian children

11 May 2026 16:42 (UTC +04:00)

The European Union has imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and seven entities in Russia for systematic ‌unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children, the EU Council said in a statement on Monday.

- Russia is estimated to have deported and forcibly transferred nearly 20,500 ⁠Ukrainian children since the war began, the EU Council said.

- These actions constitute grave breaches of international law and violate children's fundamental rights, aiming to erase Ukrainian identity and undermine future generations, it added.

- Entities listed today include federal institutions ‌linked ⁠to Russia's Ministry of Education, the EU Council said.

- The listings also name officials and politicians from Russia‑occupied territories, along with leaders ⁠of youth camps and military‑patriotic organisations.

- Those listed are subject to asset freezes, while EU citizens ⁠and companies are barred from providing them with funds or economic resources, ⁠and individuals face an EU travel ban, the Council said.

Ilgar Khudiyev

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