UN: Russia's Child Deportation Crimes Against Humanity

0:00Welcome to Sydney News Today, two minutes of news that matter to Sydney. A United Nations investigation has ruled that Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children since its full-scale invasion in 2022 counts as crimes against humanity. The report looked at over 1,200 children from five regions and found that 80 percent have not come back home. It points to a widespread pattern organized at high levels in Russia. The International Criminal Court has arrest warrants out for President Vladimir Putin and five other Russians over these illegal transfers. Ukraine reports nearly 20,000 kids have been sent to Russia and Belarus against their will, with some facing military training. Ukrainian leaders welcome the findings and are urging more global pressure to bring the children back safely. Russia denies any force moves, claiming they were voluntary evacuations from danger zones. Hundreds of the missing shared stories in over 200 interviews that shaped the report. Turkey has stepped up to host the next round of peace talks between Ukraine, Russia and

1:02the United States. Ukrainian President Belodi Mirazalinsky praised the offer and hopes it leads somewhere. Prisoner exchanges are also on the table after both sides free 200 captives each earlier this month. Even with talks in sight, fighting goes on. Ukraine struck a missile plant in the Briansk region, about 379 kilometers southwest of Moscow. Local officials say six of billions died and 37 were hurt in the attack. The daily news now is powered by our sponsor, link in the description. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-I, soleypillow.com