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OSCE: Russia’s Child Indoctrination of 1.6 Million May Be Crime

7/10/2026

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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) experts presented report on July 9 alleging Russia’s child indoctrination may be crime against humanity and that Russia forces 1.6 million Ukrainian children into military training in territories.
Hervé Ascensio said children, parents and teachers are targeted preserving Ukrainian identity.
Latvian expert Elina Steinerte reported draft letters calling up youths younger than those used in Russia, urging child protection and corridors to reunite families.

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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) experts presented report on July 9 alleging Russia’s child indoctrination may be crime against humanity and that Russia forces 1.6 million Ukrainian children into military training in territories.
Hervé Ascensio said children, parents and teachers are targeted preserving Ukrainian identity.
Latvian expert Elina Steinerte reported draft letters calling up youths younger than those used in Russia, urging child protection and corridors to reunite families.