Ukrainian ombudsman meets new Russian counterpart, proposes ICRC involvement

Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets has disclosed details regarding his first meeting with Russia's new Human Rights Commissioner, Yana Lantratova. During their discussion, Lubinets put forward a proposal for the involvement of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and human rights ombudsmen from various foreign countries. The objective of this initiative is to facilitate visits to locations where Ukrainian prisoners of war are being held. This engagement seeks to ensure transparency and adherence to international standards concerning the treatment and conditions of detained individuals. The meeting represents the initial interaction between the two officials in their respective roles.

Sources: Hromadske