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

https://mins.news/en/item/129584

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-11-04 19:27 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/who-is-dmytro-lubinets-ukraines-ombudsman-walking-a-fine-line-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.

## Related coverage

- [Russian and Ukrainian officials thank Melania Trump for brokering ceasefire](https://mins.news/en/video/131416) — Guardian News, 2026-11-05
- [Russian and Ukrainian ombudspersons agree to monthly aid missions to Alyoshki](https://mins.news/en/item/125413) — TASS, 2026-11-02
- [Le Monde: Russian and Ukrainian intelligence agencies negotiated Oleshky evacuation credited to Melania Trump](https://mins.news/en/item/125277) — Meduza, 2026-11-02