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Funding Cuts Threaten Rescue Efforts for 30,000 Abducted Children

6/12/2025

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The Ukraine Conflict Observatory, a vital watchdog of Russian war crimes, is closing its doors due to funding cuts. This initiative has recorded the heartbreaking abduction of over 30,000 Ukrainian children, and its shutdown threatens future rescue efforts. As prisoner swaps continue between Ukraine and Russia, lawmakers are rallying to restore funding for this essential mission.

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Story summary

The Ukraine Conflict Observatory, a vital watchdog of Russian war crimes, is closing its doors due to funding cuts. This initiative has recorded the heartbreaking abduction of over 30,000 Ukrainian children, and its shutdown threatens future rescue efforts. As prisoner swaps continue between Ukraine and Russia, lawmakers are rallying to restore funding for this essential mission.