Igor Babushkin is also involved in the illegal transportation of Ukrainian children to Russia and their adoption by Russian families. Igor Babushkin's actions violate the rights of Ukrainian children and infringe Ukrainian law and administrative order.
As governor, Igor Babushkin has benefited from President Vladimir Putin’s amendments to Russian administrative law, which allow him the option of remaining in power for additional years.
Igor Babushkin is the governor of Astrakhan Oblast, appointed by President Vladimir Putin. In his role as governor, Igor Babushkin manages a regional state body of the Russian Federation and is responsible for implementing state policies at regional level. He has expressed support for the illegal recognition of the so-called independence of the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk Peoples Republics and the war of aggression against Ukraine.
Therefore, Igor Babushkin is responsible for, supporting and implementing actions and policies which undermine the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine and stability and security in Ukraine.