**Russian Woman Seeks to Adopt Abducted Ukrainian Child**
A Russian woman, Olga Dorokhina, has been accused of abducting a 4-year-old girl from the occupied part of Kherson Oblast in Ukraine. According to an investigation by Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne, Dorokhina plans to adopt the child.
Dorokhina’s son was previously killed while fighting against Ukraine. She spoke about her trip and the girl’s abduction from Ukraine during a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin at an event, claiming she had “found her daughter” in Kherson Oblast.
**Mass Abductions of Ukrainian Children**
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, at least 19,500 Ukrainian children have been abducted from occupied territories and transferred to other Russian-controlled areas, Belarus, or Russia itself. Ukraine has so far managed to return 1,240 abducted children.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Putin and Children’s Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova over their involvement in the unlawful transfer of Ukrainian children. Human rights groups have said that Russia’s mass abductions of Ukrainian civilians, including children, may constitute a war crime and a crime against humanity.
**Ukraine Seeks to Return Abducted Children**
Following Ukraine’s efforts to return abducted children, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Putin and Lvova-Belova. The incident highlights the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and Russia’s involvement in it.
**New Developments**
The U.S. has officially canceled 83% of USAID programs, with the roughly 1,000 remaining contracts to be administered by the State Department. China’s car exports to Russia surged sevenfold in 2023 compared to 2022, as Western sanctions cut Russia off from major brands like Volkswagen and Toyota.
**Other News**
The European Union is bracing for a potential Hungarian veto on extending sanctions against Russia. Ukraine’s Air Force intercepted 130 out of 176 drones launched overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones.
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