The European Union has imposed sanctions on 23 state institutions and officials responsible for Russia's "systematic unlawful deportation" of Ukrainian children.

EU sanctions 16 officials for abducting Ukrainian children, highlighting Russia's attempts to erase their identity amid ongoing conflict.

EU sanctions 16 officials for abducting Ukrainian children, highlighting Russia's attempts to erase their identity amid ongoing conflict.

The European Union imposed sanctions on 16 officials accused of helping Russia abduct tens of thousands of Ukrainian children and force many to change their identities or face adoption.