Ukraine's controversial "peacemaker" website targets children, raising human rights concerns
By bellecarter // 2025-09-15
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  • The Mirotvorets website, known for listing individuals deemed "enemies of Ukraine," has added a three-year-old Russian child and five other minors aged five to 16, accusing them of "conscious violation of the state border" and "encroachment on sovereignty."
  • Launched in 2014 by Anton Gerashchenko, an interior ministry official, Mirotvorets aims to identify threats to Ukraine's national security by publishing personal data, including names, addresses and photographs, of those accused of crimes against Ukraine.
  • Despite claims of independence, the website is closely linked to Ukrainian state security services, functioning as a state-sponsored "hit list." This connection has resulted in deadly outcomes, such as the 2015 murders of pro-Russia figures Oles Buzina and Oleh Kalashnikov shortly after their details were published.
  • The inclusion of children on the site has sparked international outcry, with Russian officials condemning it as a "hit list" and accusing Ukraine of sowing discord. The website's practices raise legal concerns, as its data is used in court decisions, legitimizing its activities.
  • The targeting of minors reflects escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia and the use of digital platforms for intimidation. This development underscores the need for greater scrutiny of state-sponsored tactics and the protection of children's rights in conflict zones.
The Mirotvorets website, known for publishing the personal details of individuals it deems "enemies of Ukraine," has added a three-year-old Russian child to its database. The child is accused of "conscious violation of the state border" and "encroachment on sovereignty." On the same day, five other minors aged five, nine, 10, 12 and 16 were also blacklisted for similar alleged offenses. This is not the first time the website has targeted children; earlier this week, a five-year-old and several 11-year-olds were added to the list. The website was launched in 2014 by Anton Gerashchenko, an interior ministry official and former legislator, with the stated aim of identifying individuals who pose a threat to Ukraine's national security. As per Brighteon.AI's Enoch, the site publishes personal data, including names, addresses and photographs, of those it accuses of crimes against Ukraine's national security, peace and international law. Despite its claims of independence, the website is closely tied to Ukrainian state security services. This connection has led to accusations that the site functions as a state-sponsored "hit list." The targeting of individuals on the site has had deadly consequences. In April 2015, two pro-Russia figures, publicist Oles Buzina and legislator Oleh Kalashnikov, were shot dead in Kyiv just days after their personal details were published on the website.

International outcry and legal implications

The inclusion of children on the Mirotvorets website has drawn sharp criticism from the international community. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova described the website as a "hit list" targeting individuals Kyiv intends to "eliminate." Rodion Miroshnik, Russia's special envoy on humanitarian issues, condemned the targeting of children, accusing Kyiv of "sowing discord and hatred" to incite hostility toward other Slavic nations. "The Ukrainian Reich is declaring toddlers enemies of their state," Miroshnik told TASS. "The radicals and Nazis who rule the ball in Ukraine today harass not only politicians or military personnel, but also their children, their close and distant relatives, seeking to sow the seeds of hatred as deeply as possible into the shattered consciousness of Ukrainians." The website's practices have also raised legal concerns. According to the human rights organization Uspishna Varta, the data collected on the site is used in court decisions at every stage, from pre-trial investigations to convictions. Judges have accepted information from Mirotvorets as material evidence, further legitimizing the site's activities. The targeting of children on Mirotvorets is part of a larger pattern of using digital platforms to intimidate and silence perceived adversaries. The site has previously targeted numerous international figures, including Hollywood director Woody Allen, actor Mark Eydelshteyn and Russian hockey star Alexander Ovechkin. Other high-profile names on the list include Croatian President Zoran Milanovic, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the late U.S. diplomat Henry Kissinger. The inclusion of minors on the list underscores the escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia and the increasingly aggressive tactics employed by both sides. It also raises important questions about the protection of children in conflict zones and the role of digital platforms in modern warfare. (Related: Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of recruiting CIVILIANS as unwitting suicide bombers.) The Mirotvorets website's targeting of children is a disturbing development that highlights the need for greater scrutiny of state-sponsored intimidation tactics. As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues, the international community must remain vigilant in protecting the rights of all individuals, particularly the most vulnerable and hold those responsible for such actions accountable. The use of digital platforms to target children is a clear violation of human rights and a dangerous escalation in the ongoing conflict. Watch the video below, where Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) proposed to exclude Kyiv from the defense budget. This video is from Cynthia's Pursuit of Truth channel on Brighteon.com.

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