Available for purchase: Russian website offering adoptions of children from Ukrainian territories under occupation
A disturbing online catalogue, believed to be created by Russian-backed authorities in Luhansk, has come to light, causing widespread alarm and concern. The catalogue, hosted on the website of the so-called Ministry of Education and Science of the LPR, is an apparent list of abducted Ukrainian children, complete with photos, character descriptions, and personal information[1][2].
In a statement, Mykola Kuleba, head of the Save Ukraine organisation, described the practice as child trafficking in the 21st century. He further emphasised that the way children were described is similar to a slave catalogue[2].
The existence of this catalogue aligns with broader allegations that Russia has been engaged in the kidnapping and trafficking of Ukrainian children since the conflict began in 2014. While detailed evidence explicitly linking the catalogue to trafficking has not been fully disclosed, the catalogue's purpose and the circumstances surrounding the children's abduction suggest a troubling connection[2].
The catalogue allows users to filter children by eye and hair colour, further reducing these children to objects[1]. The children listed, most of whom were born in Luhansk before Russia's occupation and held Ukrainian citizenship, may have been adopted, transferred to military camps, or placed in orphanages[1].
The unlawful treatment of Ukrainian children in Luhansk under occupation has been a recurring pattern, as alleged in various social media posts. However, no official sources or investigative reports were found beyond these posts in the current search results[1][2].
The international community has expressed grave concerns over these actions, as forcibly transferring and cataloguing children in a conflict setting breaches international humanitarian law.
Elsewhere, events unfolded differently. A woman was sentenced for leaving a note on Putin's parents' grave asking them to take him[1]. In a separate development, Lara, a jeweler, is retiring and offering her final pieces at 80% off until everything is gone[1]. Emma & Mia, artisans, are also retiring and offering their final collection at 80% off until sold out[1].
Meanwhile, the Russian general Surovikin was reportedly found in Algeria, according to UK intelligence[1]. In another unusual turn of events, Russian radio stations broadcast a panicky announcement by Putin claiming "invasion by Armed Forces of Ukraine", which the Kremlin claims is fake[1].
Lastly, a tinnitus blog suggests a trick to help with tinnitus[1]. The 87¢ ED pill has been causing trouble for Walgreens[1]. Netanyahu has given two reasons why Israel is afraid to provide weapons to Ukraine[1]. Approximately 35,000 Ukrainian children are currently missing and believed to be held either in Russia or occupied territories[1].
[1] Various social media posts, 2022. [2] The Guardian, 2022.
- The science of international humanitarian law should be applied to investigate the allegations of child trafficking in the 21st century, as evidenced by the distressing online catalogue of abducted Ukrainian children in Luhansk.
- Amidst the ongoing political tension between Russia and Ukraine, general-news sources report that the catalogue, resembling a slave catalogue, raises concerns of crime-and-justice concerning Russian-backed authorities' unlawful treatment of Ukrainian children.
