# Russia 'increasingly obstructing' return of Ukrainian children from occupied territories

https://mins.news/en/item/45626

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-04 15:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russia-increasingly-obstructing-return-of-ukrainian-children-from-occupied-territories/

> A charity assisting Ukrainian children’s return says Russia is imposing extra bureaucratic barriers, including biometric-document requirements, on minors leaving occupied territories. Ukraine brought back 103 children and young people in August, up from 50 in July, but the process has not become easier.

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