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U.K. Imposes Sanctions on Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation, Kremlin-Backed Youth Group
The UK sanctioned eight individuals and three organizations linked to over 19,500 forcibly transferred Ukrainian children subjected to re-education and Russification programs, officials said.
- In 2025, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions targeting a group of eight Russian persons and three organizations linked to the forced relocation and ideological reprogramming of Ukrainian children.
- These sanctions follow reports of Russia forcibly transferring over 19,500 Ukrainian children since the 2022 invasion and subjecting many to re-education camps and militaristic training.
- Key sanctioned individuals include Aymani Nesievna Kadyrova, who leads the Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation and is closely connected to Ramzan Kadyrov, the Chechen head of state, along with government-supported youth organizations and officials engaged in indoctrination activities.
- British Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned the Kremlin's policy as “despicable” and stated that forcibly erasing children's heritage through these acts can never be tolerated.
- These sanctions aim to hold perpetrators accountable and underscore the UK’s commitment to support Ukraine and call for the unconditional return of all deported children.
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The British government announced Wednesday that it had imposed sanctions against eight persons and three Russian state-related organisations, accused of participating in the "deportation" and "indoctrination" of thousands of Ukrainian children. These sanctions are directed primarily at the foundation of Ahmad Kadírov, "which administers education programmes for Ukrainian children and adolescents, subject to military training," announced the Brit…
The British government announced on Wednesday that it had punished eight individuals and three organizations linked to the Russian state, accused of participating in the "deportation" and "indoctrination" of Ukrainian children. ...
UK sanctions target Russians linked to deportation of Ukrainian children
LONDON - Britain on Wednesday imposed sanctions on 11 more individuals and entities affiliated with the Russian state, targeting those involved in what it said were Moscow's attempts to forcibly deport and indoctrinate Ukraine's children. Read more at straitstimes.com.
U.K. Imposes Sanctions on Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation, Kremlin-Backed Youth Group
The United Kingdom on Wednesday imposed sanctions on eight Russian individuals and three organizations, accusing them of participating in the alleged deportation and “indoctrination” of Ukrainian children.
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