Russian Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova stated that Russia does not hold peaceful Ukrainian citizens captive and facilitates their return home, while accusing Ukraine of daily attacks on civilians, including a bus with Belarusian children.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova confirmed that Russia and Ukraine exchange equal numbers of prisoners of war, with 550 individuals returned by each side. She highlighted cooperation with Ukrainian ombudsman Dmitri Lubinets on exchanges and verifying missing persons lists.
Russia has repatriated 550 servicemen from Ukrainian captivity through several exchanges since mid-May, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova announced, with the first exchange occurring on her first day in office.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova announced that a new prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine is being prepared and could happen soon. Separate lists for military personnel and civilians are currently being finalized, with details kept confidential to avoid disruption.
Russia's Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova accused Ukraine of using "fascist methods" and systematically torturing people in the Kherson Region, citing evidence of attacks on civilian infrastructure and urging international action.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova announced that preparations are ongoing for further prisoner-of-war exchanges with Ukraine. She also stated that all civilians captured by Ukrainian troops in Russia's Kursk Region have been released, though efforts continue to find some missing individuals.
Russia's Human Rights Ombudswoman Yana Lantratova stated that new prisoner-of-war exchanges are in progress and that efforts are being made to expedite the process. She emphasized that specific dates are not announced to avoid disrupting the sensitive operations.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova has appealed to the UN over a Ukrainian drone strike on a civilian bus in the Belgorod Region. The attack wounded at least seven people, including two children, one of whom is in grave condition.
Russia's Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova stated that Russia and the ICRC have actively cooperated since the special military operation began, focusing on the rights of civilians and the fate of military personnel, including POW visits and family reunification.
Russia and Ukraine are in negotiations for another prisoner of war exchange, with lists currently being verified. The Human Rights Ombudswoman Yana Lantratova expressed hope for a prompt result, following a previous exchange on June 26 where 160 Russian servicemen were returned and 160 Ukrainian servicemen were transferred.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced his intention to discuss prisoner exchanges with ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric. The issue will also be raised during Spoljaric's meetings with Russian Defense Ministry officials, the Human Rights Commissioner, and the Children's Rights Commissioner.
Russia's Human Rights Ombudsperson Yana Lantratova announces the successful return of Russian citizens, including from Kursk Region, through humanitarian efforts with Ukraine, promising continued efforts for all citizens' return.
Five residents of Russia's Kursk Region, captured by Ukraine in 2024, are returning home, facilitated by efforts of Russian human rights ombudsperson Yana Lantratova.
Five residents of Russia's Kursk Region and two from other regions have been released from Ukrainian captivity through humanitarian efforts involving both sides, as announced by Russian Human Rights Ombudsperson Yana Lantratova.
Crimea declared an "emergency situation" due to fuel shortages and power cuts from Ukrainian aerial attacks. Russia reported shooting down 660 Ukrainian drones. Ukraine plans domestic AI computing capacity with Kyivstar, and both nations swapped 160 captured soldiers.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova anticipates the imminent return of Kursk Region residents from Ukraine via a humanitarian channel with the Ukrainian ombudsman, though the specific number of individuals was not disclosed.
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has requested additional information from Russia's human rights ombudsperson regarding Ukraine's attack on a college in Starobelsk. The OHCHR is monitoring the situation and seeks details on the investigation, weapon use, and timing of the incident.
Russian and Ukrainian ombudsmen agree to facilitate document exchange for payment to nationals, overcoming diplomatic relation hurdles.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova will meet with representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross to discuss the events in Starobelsk, where an attack on a teacher training college resulted in 21 deaths.
Rusya İnsan Hakları Yüksek Komiseri Yana Lantratova, Ukrayna'nın Starobelsk'teki bir koleje düzenlediği İHA saldırısında 4 kişinin öldüğünü, 35 kişinin yaralandığını belirtti. Rusya Dışişleri Bakanlığı saldırıyı "terör saldırısı" olarak nitelendirdi. Rusya Savunma Bakanlığı ise gece Ukrayna'ya ait 217 İHA'nın imha edildiğini duyurdu.
Ukrayna ordusunun Luhansk'taki bir koleje İHA saldırısı düzenlediği, 4 kişinin yaşamını yitirdiği ve 35 kişinin yaralandığı bildirildi.
Mosca denuncia un raid di droni ucraini su un dormitorio studentesco nella regione di Lugansk, controllata dai russi, che avrebbe causato 4 morti. Zelensky annuncia un'operazione delle forze speciali ucraine contro il quartier generale dell'FSB con circa 100 vittime. La Nato accoglie con favore l'invio di 5.000 truppe USA in Polonia.
Four people were killed and 35 injured in an overnight Ukrainian attack on a college in Starobelsk, Lugansk. The building housed 86 teenagers aged 14-18, and rescuers are still searching for people under the rubble.
Former Russian human rights commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova thanked Cardinal Matteo Zuppi for his role in returning abducted residents from Russia's Kursk Region from Ukraine. Cardinal Zuppi expressed pleasure at receiving the letter and anticipation for working with the new commissioner, Yana Lantratova.
