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Oct 2025
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The girl who was kidnapped by Russia - T...

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Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, thousands of children have disappeared from their homes. Separated from their families, many were sent to ‘re-education’ camps in Crimea, others, deep into the heart of Russia. So just what is it like for those children?


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WARNING: This episode contains reference to sexual violence, torture, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.


Written and read by: Jane Mulkerrins, Associate Editor of The Times Magazine.

Producer: Dave Creasey.

Clips: ITV News, France24, Sky News, DRM News, BBC News, Russian National Anthem. 

Photo: Eva Pentel for The Times Magazine.

Read more: I was kidnapped by Russia at 16 — like so many Ukrainian kids 

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