Russia admits almost 350 Ukrainian orphans who were taken in by Russian families

Russia admits that almost 350 Ukrainian orphans from Donbas have been taken in by Russian families since the start of the special military campaign in Ukraine.

“Now, there are already more than 300 children, almost 350 orphans, fostered in 16 Russian regions,” said Maria Lvova-Belovadefender of children’s rights, at a press conference.

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The Russian official stressed that this matter is agreed upon with the governors, since “Each region selects host families.”

explained that it was “practically impossible” find accommodation for those orphans “in the territories” annexed by Russia: Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.

The Government of Ukraine denounces that many of the children who have been transferred to Russian territory have done so against their will.

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The former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Chilean Michelle Bacheletexpressed his concern last June about the possible forced deportation of children from the occupied areas.

Bachelet considered it important to take into account “children’s interests”including family reunification.

UNICEF, which has rejected adoptions during crises or emergencies, warned against Moscow’s plans to modify current legislation to speed up the adoption of orphans from the neighboring country.

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According to that UN agency, before the start of the fighting more than 91,000 minors were in orphanages, boarding schools and other youth institutions in Ukraine.

Source: Elcomercio

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