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Ukrainian survivors describe Russian captivity, praise Canada's efforts
Anita Anand said the new funds will support civil society groups helping returned children and families, bringing Canada’s total to $7 million.
- On Monday, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced $863,000 in new funding for civil society groups aiding returned Ukrainian children, bringing Canada's total support to $7 million.
- Ukrainian authorities cite over 20,651 records of unlawful deportations, with 2,573 children returned so far. Survivors like 18-year-old Dariia Tomashova described being forced into "indoctrination camp" settings where children were trained as Russian soldiers.
- Save Ukraine co-founder Mykola Kuleba noted rescue missions face profound challenges: "Their rescue only begins when they're coming back from Russian trap." The coalition uses Canadian funds for 24-7 trauma support.
- Anand emphasized complex diplomacy remains essential for securing releases. While dozens of nations sent representatives to the Toronto talks, flags of several major G20 countries—Brazil, China, and India—were notably absent.
- Since March 2023, the International Criminal Court has maintained arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin over unlawful child transfers. Kuleba called for sustained pressure and sanctions to secure more returns.
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The amount pledged by the country will be used to support Ukrainians who were in Russian captivity and occupation and reported to the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
·Kyiv, Ukraine
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Ukrainians who survived Russian captivity thanked Canada for its support and for funding programs to help children heal from their traumas.
·Montreal, Canada
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