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Ukraine's Forcibly Displaced Children Must Not Be Bargaining Chips
More than 20,000 Ukrainian children have been forcibly transferred to Russia since the full-scale conflict began, with international organizations condemning the actions as illegal under international humanitarian law. While some children have been reunited with their families, the majority remain in Russia, where they face assimilation, militarization, and separation from their loved ones. Experts and advocates warn that these children must not be reduced to bargaining chips in broader geopolitical negotiations.