A Yale School of Public Health investigation reveals Russia's systematic indoctrination of forcibly deported Ukrainian children in at least 210 facilities. The report details military training and pro-Russian propaganda, refuting Russian claims of temporary evacuation. Ukrainian officials confirm the findings and emphasize the return of these children as a crucial element of any peace settlement, highlighting the challenges of repatriation, especially for younger children who may not remember their origins. The use of presidential assets for this “re-education” further underscores the Kremlin’s central role.

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