Musk cuts funding for team rescuing Ukrainian children

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has cut funding for the Humanitarian Research Lab (HRL) at Yale University, which played a crucial role in locating and repatriating Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. Since the beginning of the conflict in 2022, it is estimated that over 20,000 Ukrainian children have been unlawfully deported to Russia, where they are said to be indoctrinated into pro-Russian ideologies. The HRL, along with the charity Save Ukraine, has successfully repatriated approximately 1,240 children through its efforts. Mykola Kuleba, CEO of Save Ukraine, emphasized the severe impact of these abductions on the future of Ukrainian culture and identity. The funding cuts raise concerns regarding the ability to continue these vital rescue efforts and support for the affected children. The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin and other officials over these war crimes.