Efforts to Rescue Ukrainian Children Abducted by Russia Face Challenges

International bodies condemn Russia's actions as efforts to repatriate children encounter obstacles.

Advocates and Ukrainian officials report efforts to rescue children abducted by Russia, with a small fraction successfully repatriated.
The International Criminal Court and the U.N. Committee on the Rights of the Child have condemned Russia's actions, demanding the return of Ukrainian children.
Russia claims to be taking care of children in need, but faces accusations of attempting to erase Ukrainian identity and using children for future conflicts.
Ukrainian and international efforts face challenges in repatriating children, with Russia reluctant to return them following international legal actions.
Children returning from Russia often show signs of exhaustion, indoctrination, and trauma, requiring extensive support to readjust.