Ukraine brings back teenagers who spent most of their lives in Russian occupation

Two teenagers have been brought back to territory controlled by Ukraine. Both spent most of their lives under occupation, as their home cities were seized by Russia back in 2014.

Source: Bring Kids Back UA initiative on Facebook

Details: Alisa, 19, grew up in an environment where Russian narratives were imposed on her every day and the truth about Ukraine was replaced with propaganda. She has now returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory and plans to apply to university.

Anton, 18, was only six years old when his home city came under Russian occupation. All of his schooling and college studies were accompanied by pressure from Russian propaganda.

Anton is currently receiving the necessary support for adaptation and recovery.

Background: In early January, Ukraine brought back 21-year-old Dmytro from occupation. Russian troops had forcibly taken him from his home village to the city of Krasnodar. For three years, he lived in enforced isolation under the control of the Russian authorities.

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