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

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