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Russia to Reunite Ukrainian Children Amid War Crimes Allegations

6/20/2025

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Russia aims to reunite five Ukrainian children with their families by month’s end, citing educational needs as the reason for the delay, according to Maria Lvova-Belova, the country’s children's rights commissioner. Meanwhile, Ukraine accuses Russia of systematically abducting children, prompting war crimes allegations against President Putin. The emotional toll of these separations weighs heavily on families yearning for reunion.

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Russia aims to reunite five Ukrainian children with their families by month’s end, citing educational needs as the reason for the delay, according to Maria Lvova-Belova, the country’s children's rights commissioner. Meanwhile, Ukraine accuses Russia of systematically abducting children, prompting war crimes allegations against President Putin. The emotional toll of these separations weighs heavily on families yearning for reunion.