EU Sanctions 16 Russian Officials for Unlawful Deportation of Ukrainian Children
The European Union formally adopted sanctions against 16 individuals and 7 entities linked to the Russian Ministry of Education for their direct role in the systematic deportation, forced transfer, and military indoctrination of roughly 20,500 Ukrainian children.
Date: May 11, 2026
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: sanctions
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Council of the European Union