Ukrainian children at risk of trafficking owing to unlawful deportation by Russia

Council of Europe

This article warns that Ukrainian children who have been unlawfully deported or forcibly transferred to Russia are at heightened risk of human trafficking, exploitation, and abuse due to their separation from families, lack of monitoring, and changes to their legal identity. It highlights patterns such as illegal adoption, forced labor, and indoctrination, and calls for stronger international action to protect these children and ensure their safe return.