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EU ministers to adopt sanctions related to Russia's deportations of Ukrainian children

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Posted on May 8, 2026

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· Last updated: May 8, 2026

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EU Ministers Set to Sanction Russia Over Ukrainian Children Deportation

EU Plans New Sanctions in Response to Ukrainian Children Deportation

Background on the Deportation Issue

BRUSSELS, May 8 (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers are expected to adopt new sanctions on Monday related to the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia, two EU sources said on Friday.  

Ukraine says close to 20,000 children have been illegally sent to Russia and Belarus. 

EU Diplomatic Actions

"There will be a meeting on the margins of the Council on the issue of kidnapped Ukrainian children," a senior EU diplomat said, adding that "we will adopt ... additional sanctions on that topic".

Details on Sanctions

The sources did not provide details on the identities of the people expected to be sanctioned.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Lili Bayer and Andrew Gray; Editing by Alison Williams)

Key Takeaways

  • Nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children have been unlawfully deported to Russia and Belarus since 2022, with only a few thousand returned (commission.europa.eu)
  • A UN Commission concluded that Russia’s actions amount to crimes against humanity through deportation, forcible transfer, and enforced disappearance of children (ungeneva.org)
  • The EU has already sanctioned over 60 individuals connected to these abuses and will introduce further restrictive measures at the upcoming Council meeting (commission.europa.eu)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the EU imposing new sanctions on Russia?
The EU is imposing new sanctions on Russia due to the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia and Belarus.
How many Ukrainian children have reportedly been deported?
Ukraine claims that close to 20,000 children have been illegally sent to Russia and Belarus.
Who will be sanctioned by the EU?
The specific identities of those to be sanctioned have not been disclosed by EU sources.
When will the new sanctions be adopted?
The new sanctions are expected to be adopted on Monday during a meeting in Brussels.
What is the main topic of the forthcoming EU Council meeting?
The main topic is the issue of kidnapped Ukrainian children and the adoption of related sanctions.

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