This article discusses the practices and policies undertaken by Russia in the War in Ukraine regarding the forcible transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia and suggests some possible meanings of these actions that purposefully make Ukrainian children vulnerable. Taking contributions from the Childhood Studies field and the lens of the justice cascade, this article raises some of the meanings and problems underlying Russia’s forcible transfer practices of Ukrainian children. Policies and Practices implemented by Russia toward Ukrainian childrenThe Ukrainian and Russian governments claim that thousands of Ukrainian children were transferred from Ukraine to the Russian Federation since the beginning of the war. Systematic neglect by Russian authorities to search for or establish family reunification contact on behalf of Ukrainian children. Further investigations on Ukrainian children following this theoretical path are important and would also give substance to international criminal justice institutions.

Source: New York Times July 12, 2023 11:32 UTC