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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 or transfers, with 2,573 children returned so far. Survivor Dariia Tomashova, 18, described being forced into "indoctrination camp" settings where children were trained as Russian soldiers.
- Save Ukraine co-founder Mykola Kuleba stated, "Their rescue only begins when they're coming back from Russian trap." The coalition uses Canadian funds to provide constant support for survivors subjected to physical and sexual violence.
- Anand emphasized that complex diplomacy and indirect engagement with Russia remain essential for securing releases. While dozens of nations sent representatives to the Toronto conference, flags of several major G20 countries—Brazil, China, and India—were 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, underscoring efforts to secure more returns from Ukraine.
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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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