Two women have been returned from the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine, one of them was illegally detained by the Russian Federation.
This was reported by Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets.
‘Recently, we managed to successfully organise the evacuation of two women, one of whom had been illegally detained by the Russian Federation for a long time. After that, she underwent treatment and recovery. All these years, her relatives have been tirelessly looking for opportunities to return the woman, including contacting the Ombudsman's Office for help,’ Lubinets said.
The Ukrainian woman's health deteriorated in Russian captivity. She now needs constant support, so her sister evacuated with her, providing the necessary psychological and physical care.
‘The return of these women to the controlled territory of Ukraine is about reuniting with their families, the opportunity to live freely and receive all the necessary assistance,’ the Ombudsman adds.