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US Senate Probes Russia's Abduction of Ukrainian Children

12/4/2025

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The US Senate is investigating Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children, with a December 3 hearing.
Ukrainian journalist Ostap Yarysh reports that some abducted children were transferred to North Korea.
Legal expert Kateryna Rashevska testified about two cases showing indoctrination of children.
Since February 2022, at least 19,546 Ukrainian children have been abducted.
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Russian officials involved in these abductions.

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The US Senate is investigating Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children, with a December 3 hearing.
Ukrainian journalist Ostap Yarysh reports that some abducted children were transferred to North Korea.
Legal expert Kateryna Rashevska testified about two cases showing indoctrination of children.
Since February 2022, at least 19,546 Ukrainian children have been abducted.
The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Russian officials involved in these abductions.