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The List of Kidnappers of Ukrainian Children Includes About 500 Individuals and Legal Entities

enero 30 2025 | 10:19

The War and Sanctions portal, a joint project by the Center for Countering Disinformation and the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, lists approximately 500 individuals and entities involved in child abductions, with the list set to expand soon. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center, stated that over 300 individuals and more than 100 entities are currently listed. Verification is ongoing for additional individuals, who will be added once it is confirmed. Additionally, the portal features the "Kremlin Mouthpieces" section targeting Russian propagandists, including those recruiting children from temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories. Currently, there are 58 members, and 15 more are under verification. This section aims to grow as information is meticulously verified before inclusion. The lists are shared with international partners to impose sanctions and with international courts for legal actions. On March 17, 2023, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova, accusing them of war crimes related to the illegal deportation and transfer of children from occupied Ukrainian territories since February 24, 2022. List of Kidnappers Read more at...

Russia expects to recruit at least 126,000 soldiers from the so-called “special contingent

enero 30 2025 | 10:16

Russia expects to recruit at least 126,000 soldiers from the so-called "special contingent", Russians who are serving prison sentences, are under criminal investigation, have loan arrears, or have other such issues, according to Ukrainian intelligence. Read more at...

Russian forces targeting orphans,single people , and children of parents with disabilities for mobilization .

enero 28 2025 | 12:25

The Yellow Ribbon movement has reported that Russian forces and Russian-installed authorities in the temporarily occupied territories are targeting orphans, single people, and children of parents with disabilities for mobilization as they are ‘least likely to be missed’. The involvement of people in temporarily occupied territories (TOT) with the occupying military forces against their own people is a great crime of the Russian leadership. The only thing that will stop them is the de-occupation of Ukrainian territory. As reported by Ukrinform, an unprecedented draft is expected in the spring in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. In the TOT of Kherson region, at least two participants of the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) have committed suicide after being forced by the occupiers to sign a contract for service in the Russian army. Read more a...

The System That Sends Ukrainian Children to War Against Their Own Country

enero 21 2025 | 16:21

Since the 2014 annexation of Crimea, Russia has systematically militarized Ukrainian children in occupied territories through programs that combine ideological indoctrination and combat training. Schools enforce Russian curricula, erasing Ukrainian identity, while children are subjected to daily propaganda, military parades, and activities glorifying Russian soldiers. These multifaceted efforts aim to mould children as young as 8 into instruments of Russia’s war machine, stripping them of their identities, and ultimately sending them to fight against their homeland.

Behind Ukraine’s fateful security deal that unleashed centuries of Russian colonial grip

enero 20 2025 | 16:12

On 18 January 1654, a fateful military pact with Moscow betrayed Ukraine’s bid for independence. 400 years later, Putin exploits this same broken pledge to erase it from existence once more.

“A story of incredible courage” – Zelensky and Syrsky honored the feat of the “cyborgs” of the Donetsk airport

enero 20 2025 | 15:18

“Today we honor the heroic feat of our ‘Cyborgs’ — 242 days of defending Donetsk airport. They held their ground to the very end, in a place where it seemed impossible. This is a story of extraordinary courage — of people who endured where concrete could not. We remember the cost of the battle for our freedom and our present. Honor and glory to all who fought for Ukraine” – Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Dimensions of attitudes towards the EU and NATO and attitudes towards the USA

enero 14 2025 | 21:12

According to recent nationwide polling, 90% of Ukrainians want Ukraine to join the EU, and 84% want Ukraine to join NATO. 46% of Ukrainians polled prioritize NATO membership for Ukraine over EU membership (22%) – Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS).

In 2024, agricultural products accounted for 59% of total exports

enero 3 2025 | 12:09

Ukraine’s agricultural exports reached $24.5 billion in 2024, accounting for 59% of total exports. This marks a significant recovery, nearing pre-war levels and achieving the second-highest record after 2021’s $27.7 billion.

Ukrainian startups cut demining time by centuries with new tech

diciembre 30 2024 | 15:05

Russia’s full-scale invasion has made Ukraine the most heavily mined country in the world, endangering the lives of its people for generations. A report by Globsec estimates that clearing Ukraine with current resources could take over 700 years. However, Ukrainian officials aim to de-mine 80% of the potentially hazardous land within the next decade. With support from the UNDP Mine Action Programme, innovative Ukrainian startups propose faster solutions, leveraging satellite imagery and drones to detect explosives remotely. Once Ukraine’s demining needs are met, these startups plan to share their advanced technology with other nations facing similar challenges.