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Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children deemed international crime by UN
A UN commission found that Moscow’s removal of Ukrainian minors amounts to grave international offences, identifying over 1,200 documented cases and reporting a large unrepatriated share; Kyiv and international courts now face a complex repatriation and accountability challenge. This ruling sharpens legal exposure for named Russian officials, raises the stakes for sanctions and criminal proceedings, and will force urgent policy choices on child reintegration and cross-border evidence preservation.