EU Sanctions Russian Entities Over Unlawful Deportation of Ukrainian Children
EU Imposes Sanctions in Response to Deportation of Ukrainian Children
BRUSSELS, May 11 (Reuters) - The European Union has imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and seven entities in Russia for systematic unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children, the EU Council said in a statement on Monday.
Scale and Impact of Deportations
* Russia is estimated to have deported and forcibly transferred nearly 20,500 Ukrainian children since the war began, the EU Council said.
Violations of International Law
* These actions constitute grave breaches of international law and violate children's fundamental rights, aiming to erase Ukrainian identity and undermine future generations, it added.
Entities and Individuals Targeted
Sanctioned Institutions
* Entities listed today include federal institutions linked to Russia's Ministry of Education, the EU Council said.
Officials and Organizations Named
* The listings also name officials and politicians from Russia‑occupied territories, along with leaders of youth camps and military‑patriotic organisations.
Consequences of Sanctions
Asset Freezes and Travel Bans
Restrictions on Financial Transactions
* Those listed are subject to asset freezes, while EU citizens and companies are barred from providing them with funds or economic resources, and individuals face an EU travel ban, the Council said.
(Reporting by Bart Meijer, Charlotte Van Campenhout, Editing by Inti Landauro)
