Russian President Putin rejects AP investigation findings of Russian hybrid warfare. Separate AP reports reveal re-separation of migrant children under Trump and high share of adoptees in tough-love boarding schools.
Russia n President Vladimir Putin held a meeting Thursday with heads of foreign media news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
When asked about an Associated Press investigation that tracked 191 incidents across Europe, including sabotage, cyberattacks, attempted assassination, and other malign activities that Western officials attribute to a Russian-masterminded campaign, Putin replied that there was no detailed proof of Moscow's involvement. He dismissed the allegations as unsubstantiated and called for concrete evidence to be presented.
The AP investigation, which compiled data from multiple European security agencies, details a pattern of hybrid warfare that has escalated since the start of the Ukraine conflict. European leaders have increasingly pointed to Russia as the source of these destabilizing actions, which have targeted critical infrastructure, political processes, and dissidents abroad. Putin's denial comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and the West, with both sides accusing each other of aggression and interference.
In a separate development, an Associated Press investigation has revealed that dozens of children who were separated from their families under the first Trump administration have been re-separated, despite a federal judge's order to reunite them. The report, based on court documents and interviews with families and attorneys, documents cases where children were taken from their parents after the initial reunification process, often due to custody disputes or allegations of abuse.
The re-separations have sparked outrage among immigrant rights advocates, who argue that the administration's policies have caused lasting trauma. The judge in the original class-action lawsuit has demanded explanations from the government, but officials have cited legal complexities and the need to prioritize child safety. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges in addressing the consequences of the zero-tolerance policy that resulted in thousands of family separations at the US-Mexico border.
Another AP investigation highlights a troubling trend in the residential treatment industry: a business known for tough-love boarding schools for rebellious teenagers has increasingly targeted adopted children. According to the investigation, adoptees account for an estimated 25 to 40 percent of youths in such facilities, a disproportionately high number. Experts suggest that adopted children often face unique psychological challenges, including attachment disorders and identity issues, which can lead to behavioral problems.
However, critics argue that many of these programs use harsh disciplinary methods that can be harmful. The investigation details cases where parents were pressured to enroll their children in expensive programs with questionable therapeutic benefits. Some former residents describe being subjected to physical and emotional abuse, while program operators defend their methods as necessary to correct behavior. The findings have prompted calls for greater regulation and oversight of the residential treatment industry.
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