PoliticsWho is Dmytro Lubinets, Ukraine’s ombudsman balancing humanitarian work and ties with Russia

Ukraine’s ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets helped evacuate civilians from Russian-occupied Oleshky in late October, earning praise. But photos of him warmly greeting Russia’s ombudswoman have drawn criticism. Lubinets says he must set aside his emotions and communicate with Russian officials because Ukrainian lives and health depend on it.

Ukraine politicsDmytro LubinetsOleshky evacuationRussia relations

TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-11-04 19:27Original