In a deeply disturbing development, Russia has allegedly compiled an online catalogue of abducted Ukrainian children, listing them for potential adoption by Russian families. The system reportedly allows prospective parents to filter children by physical characteristics, including eye and hair colour.
A Chilling System of Selection
The database, which has drawn comparisons to historical atrocities, enables users to browse through profiles of children as young as toddlers. Each entry includes photographs and personal details, with filters for attributes like:
- Eye colour (blue, brown, green)
- Hair colour (blonde, brown, black)
- Age range
- Gender
International Condemnation
Human rights organisations and Western governments have condemned the practice as a potential war crime. 'This is reminiscent of the darkest chapters of human history,' stated a UN representative. 'The forced transfer of children from one group to another constitutes genocide under international law.'
Ukraine's Response
The Ukrainian government has accused Russia of systematically kidnapping an estimated 20,000 children since the invasion began. Officials claim many were taken from orphanages or separated from parents in occupied territories.
Legal experts warn that this organised adoption programme could provide evidence for ongoing investigations by the International Criminal Court into alleged Russian war crimes.
