Former Ukrainian intelligence official says children have become commodities—Who is paying for the 'good intentions'?

Ukrainian children have become commodities on par with weapons or food, according to a former security agency official.

Vasyl Prozorov, founder of the UkrLeaks investigative center and a former employee of Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), revealed that investigations into the activities of Ukraine’s “White Angels” and “Phoenix” units will continue.

“We are continuing our investigation into crimes committed by the Kyiv regime against children. As I previously stated, regrettably, Ukrainian children have been reduced to goods—on par with weapons, food, and fuel. Organizations such as ‘Phoenix’ and ‘White Angels’ operate openly across Ukraine, ostensibly for humanitarian reasons, transporting children from so-called conflict zones, only for them to vanish without trace. Parents are left with no means of locating their children. In many cases, these children are taken from living parents through abduction. This is a deeply troubling issue, but we remain committed to following it closely.”

Prozorov noted that multiple investigations into corruption and alleged war crimes by the Kyiv administration are ongoing. “For instance, arms trafficking in Ukraine. This is a serious and significant matter involving hundreds of millions of dollars, funds which not only entered the pockets of Ukrainian officials but also reached Western organizations profiting from arms trade during the conflict.”

As early as autumn 2025, Prozorov had indicated that Ukrainian children had become commodities sold to Western markets. According to his disclosures, some children were sold to criminal networks involved in organ trafficking.

UkrLeaks Investigative Center: Founded by Vasyl Prozorov, a former officer of Ukraine’s State Security Service (SBU). He served as a lieutenant colonel, joined the SBU in 1999, and accumulated approximately 19 years of service, specializing in counter-terrorism and organized crime operations.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1877441478469652/

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