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 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.
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.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova assisted a soldier, Alexander, who was mistakenly listed as having deserted after being wounded and discharged for health reasons. The error was rectified after intervention with the military prosecutor's office.
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova visited the site of a strike in Starobelsk, Luhansk region. The visit is intended to facilitate work with foreign journalists who are expected to arrive soon. The strike on May 22 hit a college and dormitory, with 86 teenagers inside.
Russian President Vladimir Putin directs continued cooperation between Russian and Ukrainian ombudspersons to reunite families with their children, noting the return of around 20 children to Ukraine and fewer to Russia.
