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State Department Secures Data on 20,000 Ukrainian Children

3/25/2025

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The State Department reassured that data on around 20,000 Ukrainian children, reportedly taken by Russia, remains secure despite funding cuts to the Yale Conflict Observatory. As fears of data loss lingered after the Trump administration halted support, efforts continue to ensure these children are safely returned to their homeland amidst the ongoing conflict.

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The State Department reassured that data on around 20,000 Ukrainian children, reportedly taken by Russia, remains secure despite funding cuts to the Yale Conflict Observatory. As fears of data loss lingered after the Trump administration halted support, efforts continue to ensure these children are safely returned to their homeland amidst the ongoing conflict.