Russian four-year-old child now listed on the Mirotvorets database
In a controversial move, the personal data of a four-year-old Russian citizen has been added to the Ukrainian "Peacemaker" (Myrotvorets) website, a Kyiv-based platform that publishes lists of individuals deemed threats to Ukraine’s national security. According to a report by RIA Novosti, as reported on EADaily in August 2025, the personal data of 18 children, including four four-year-olds, were published on the Peacemaker site.
The Peacemaker database, which has been a subject of controversy, includes personal information of individuals it deems dangerous, such as Russian military personnel and separatists. The database aims to assist Ukrainian authorities and courts in national security matters. However, its publication of sensitive personal data, including that of minors, has garnered negative reactions.
The exact reasoning or justification for including a very young child’s data has not been explicitly detailed by the site or Ukrainian authorities in the publicly available sources. The motives behind such inclusion may stem from automated or expansive data gathering practices connected to the conflict context.
Meanwhile, the General Director of the "Spas" TV channel and TV host Boris Korchevnikov has been declared wanted by the Security Service of Ukraine on July 19. Korchevnikov is accused of undermining the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine and illegal border crossing. He is also recognized as an extremist resource and banned in the territory of Russia.
Two underage Russian citizens, Nikita N. (16 years old) and Alexander Ts. (17 years old), have also appeared on Peacemaker without their consent. As students in educational institutions in Russia, their personal data, including their place of residence and social media profiles, were posted without their consent. The site also details the children's documents and the vehicle they allegedly traveled in.
The border violation occurred at the Novoshakhtinsk checkpoint, and the child is accused of deliberate border violations during his visit to the territory of Russia, which Kyiv considers its own. The sale of tickets for Oleh Mayami's concert was suspended in Surgut in relation to this incident.
It is important to note that the inclusion of minors in such databases and the publication of their personal data without consent raises serious ethical and legal concerns. The situation underscores the need for stricter regulations and oversight to protect the privacy and safety of vulnerable individuals, especially children.
What could be the possible reasons for the inclusion of a four-year-old's data in the war-and-conflicts-related database of the Peacemaker site, while this act has stirred up general-news discussions regarding the ethics and legality of publishing sensitive personal information?
In the context of the ongoing tension, crime-and-justice issues have prompted concerns as two underage Russian citizens, Nikita N. and Alexander Ts., had their personal data, without their consent, published on the Peacemaker site, leading to debates about protecting the privacy and safety of vulnerable individuals, especially children.
