Aid Groups Accuse Russia of Forcibly Taking Ukrainian Children | VOANews

Authorities in Kyiv have accused Moscow of forcibly deporting or transferring nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children to Russia or Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine. And to mark World Children’s Day on November 20, human rights activists are drawing attention to Russia’s violation of international child protection laws. Lesia Bakalets spoke with one young man who says he was forcibly taken. » Subscribe to VOA News: » Watch more VOA News video: Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: » FOLLOW US ON THREADS: @voanews