The US is imposing sanctions on two entities, and 11 individuals for their roles in the forcible transfer and deportation of Ukraine's children to camps promoting indoctrination in Russia and Russia-occupied Crimea, said US State Secretary Antony Blinken on Thursday.
"The Department of State is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on three Russia-installed officials for their involvement in human rights abuses of Ukrainian civilian minors, in connection with the forced deportation, transfer, and confinement of Ukraine's children," Blinken said.
The US on the Ukrainian Independence Day on August 24, took additional actions against entities and individuals, including those connected to human rights violations and abuses committed since Russia's invasion, reports ANI.
Blinken said, "The Department of State is taking steps to impose visa restrictions on three Russia-installed officials for their involvement in human rights abuses of Ukrainian civilian minors, in connection with the forced deportation, transfer, and confinement of Ukraine's children."
"With these actions, the United States continues to demonstrate its commitment to promoting accountability for the atrocities and other abuses inflicted by Russia on the people of Ukraine," added the US State Secretary.
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