ALT Title: Russia's Abduction of Ukrainian Children Photo: Broken picture frame of Russian President Putin, laying on a brick ground Body: Letter to the editor of the NYT; Many of the teens and toddlers abducted by Russia from Ukraine have been taken from orphanages, but are not orphans at all. They have parents and extended families. Most end up in these custodial settings because families lack the support to take care of a child born with a disability. Or, mired in poverty, they wish for a better life for them in an orphanage. Sadly, children across the world — an estimated eight million living in institutions — are also in grave danger of being illegally adopted or trafficked for pornography, organs and labor. And those with disabilities in these facilities are often left to die — lonely and painful deaths. As Russia continues to kidnap children from Ukrainian orphanages, governments, donors and international aid agencies should shift funds to support families. By: Laurie Ahern

ALT A white, balding man wearing a suit, tie, and a pair of glasses smiles at the camera.