"This is extremely important because now it basically creates a method by which their Ukrainian identity can be erased," he told reporters at an online press briefing on Tuesday.
The report says at least 67 of the 314 children identified have been naturalized as Russian citizens, though the researchers say the actual number is likely higher.
Russian government planes, including from Putin's presidential air fleet, transferred children from occupied parts of Ukraine to be placed with Russian families.
The researchers say the findings may provide new evidence for the International Criminal Court, which last year issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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