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Russia is using Ukraine's children to win its occupation—and the wider war

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Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Murmansk celebrated its annual children's day by hosting children from the occupied Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine. This event occurred approximately one year after the invasion began, highlighting the ongoing displacement of civilians in the conflict. The evidence indicates a direct connection between the celebration and the presence of Ukrainian children in Russian territory, though the specific nature of the children's origin remains unclear.

Key points

• A year after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Murmansk celebrated its annual children's day with children taken from the occupied Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine.
• The celebration took place approximately one year after the invasion began, suggesting a sustained period of displacement and integration of Ukrainian children into Russian regional events.

Context and limitations

The evidence is limited to a single event description without details on the number of children involved, their ages, or the specific dates of the celebration. The source does not confirm the legal status of the children or the extent of the occupation in the Zaporizhzhia region.

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