A court has heard allegations that Ukrainian children aged between one and five were forcibly removed from state-run childcare institutions and made available for adoption, raising serious concerns over the treatment of vulnerable minors. The claims suggest systematic efforts to place young children in new homes, potentially bypassing standard safeguards. Legal proceedings are examining whether the process complied with international adoption standards and child protection laws. The case highlights broader debates about state intervention in family separations and the ethical handling of vulnerable children.


Ukrainians aged between one and five were taken from childcare institutions and put up for adoption, court hears.