Maksym Maksymov, who leads initiatives to return children abducted from Ukraine, presents a critical view of Russia's narrative surrounding these events.
He argues that Russia's so-called 'rescues' are part of a systematic effort to erase the identities of these children, rather than genuine acts of salvation.
The opinion piece highlights a broader propaganda playbook that appears to still resonate with some audiences, raising concerns about the effectiveness of such narratives.