EU sanctions 16 Russians over child deportations from Ukraine

The European Union has imposed sanctions against 16 individuals and seven entities over allegations of systematic unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine, Deutsche Welle reported Monday. The UK also issued fresh sanctions on the same grounds. Germany's defense minister visited Kyiv as ceasefire efforts remain fragile. The EU accusation centers on the forced removal of children from combat zones since the start of Russia's invasion. The sanctions follow ongoing international investigations into alleged war crimes and violations of humanitarian law in the conflict.