Ukraine Puts Forward Fake Reasons for Not Returning Russian Civilians – Russian Ombudswoman
In this Sunday, April 21, 2019 file photo, Ukrainian comedian and presidential candidate Volodymyr Zelensky smiles after the second round of presidential elections in Kiev, Ukraine
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine is putting forward far-fetched reasons and conditions for not returning civilians from the Kursk Region to Russia, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova told Sputnik on Wednesday. On Tuesday, negotiations were held on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border with the Ukrainian side regarding the prospects for the return of civilians from the Kursk Region who are being held in Sumy. “Far-fetched reasons and certain conditions are being put forward for the release of Ukrainian citizens who were detained for opposing the special military operation and committed actions that our law enforcement agencies regard as violations, acts aimed at undermining Russia’s security,” Moskalkova said. Russia’s Special Operation in UkraineRussian POWs Reveal Torture During Ukrainian Captivity11 February, 15:09 GMTAt the same time, Kiev assured that Kursk Region residents will be returned to Russia, but has not yet named specific dates, the official said. “We had such returns, and we also returned wounded servicepeople and citizens of Ukraine without exchange. Last time, we repatriated 25 citizens of Ukraine who committed offenses or crimes on the territory of Russia and were subject to expulsion. However, due to the fact that the border was closed, due to other circumstances, they were not sent to Ukraine. They were also handed over without any conditions,” she added.WorldUkrainian Armed Forces Soldiers Torture Russian PoW – Source2 October 2024, 14:47 GMT