New Report Reveals Extensive Russian ‘Brainwashing’ Network for Ukrainian Children

A recent investigation by the Humanitarian Research Lab at Yale School of Public Health has uncovered a vast network of over 200 facilities across Russia and occupied Ukraine, dedicated to the re-education, Russification, and militarization of Ukrainian children. The comprehensive report, titled ‘Ukraine’s Stolen Children: Inside Russia’s Network of Re-Education and Militarization,’ details how these sites, which include camps, schools, military bases, and even universities, have been used to subject children to pro-Russia indoctrination, combat drills, and paratrooper training since the full-scale invasion in 2022.

The findings indicate that at least 130 facilities are actively involved in re-education efforts, while 39 operate militarization programs, training children as young as eight in weapons handling, grenade throwing, and tactical medicine. Nathaniel Raymond, director of the Humanitarian Research Lab, emphasized the unprecedented scale of this network, designed to transform Ukrainian children into Russian citizens and potential soldiers. Evidence suggests ongoing expansion of nearly a quarter of these sites, with new camps under construction, signaling Moscow’s intent to accommodate more children.

This report, which is the first to expose the full extent of Russia’s deportation network, significantly strengthens allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity. It argues that the systematic deportation and militarization practices violate both the Geneva Conventions and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The revelations follow a 2023 investigation by the International Criminal Court into President Vladimir Putin and children’s rights commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova concerning the alleged abduction and deportation of Ukrainian children. Ukrainian officials have called for immediate action based on the irrefutable evidence presented in the Yale report.

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