In the context of military aggression, Russian special services use a variety of methods to recruit Ukrainian children in an attempt to destabilise the situation in the country. Among the most common methods is the use of psychological pressure, manipulation, and financial rewards. Most often, they communicate through social media and messengers, including Telegram channels. The enemy offers easy money for performing simple tasks, ranging from graffiti and leafleting to more serious crimes, such as arson attacks on military vehicles, power transformer stations and post offices.

Key things to remember:

vigilance and open communication with children are key to preventing recruitment.

On 2 April 2025, to strengthen security measures at the KFC of KhNUIA, specialists of the Department of Social, Humanitarian, Educational and Career Guidance Work and the Department of Education Process Organisation organised and held a meeting of college students with the senior inspector of the Juvenile Prevention Department of the Prevention Department of the Kremenchuk Regional Department of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Poltava Region, a police major.

The event was held to prevent adolescents from being recruited by Russian special services and involved in illegal activities on the territory of Ukraine that harm the national interests and state security of Ukraine. The students and cadets had the opportunity to learn about the articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine and the liability entailed for committing crimes against the national security of Ukraine. They were also informed about the ways and means of recruiting young people. The information provided during the meeting was aimed at strengthening discipline, forming responsible and patriotically motivated behaviour. The meeting was held in the library of the educational institution.