The Ukrainian and Russian ombudsmen find a common language

The Russian outlet Kommersant highlights this: “Lantratova and Lubinets have agreed to carry out humanitarian missions on a regular basis,” reads the headline.

Russian Ombudsman Yana Lantratova and her
Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Lubinets

Indeed. Yesterday, something of a miracle occurred. The longest ceasefire yet between the warring sides in Ukraine was held, allowing for a visit to the previously cut-off town of Oleshky.
Those who wished to leave were evacuated—some to Russia, others to Ukraine.

Those who chose to stay received humanitarian aid.

The Ukrainians who were evacuated were transported via Crimea and through Belarus to Ukrainian territory.

While in Gomel, Belarus, the Ukrainian Ombudsman for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, answered a few questions posed by a Belarusian journalist:

Elsewhere in Ukraine—and Russia—the fighting continues. And during the G20 meeting in Atlanta, USA, the gloves have come off.

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