Ombudsman's representative: Russia has not yet created a mixed medical commission for repatriation of seriously wounded soldiers

The Office of the Ombudsperson continues to insist that Russia create a joint mixed medical commission, as repatriation of wounded and seriously ill military personnel should be on a regular basis. The Office is trying to achieve international pressure on Russia. This was reported to UNN by the representative of the Ombudsman in the system of security sector bodies Oleksandr Kononenko.

The position of the Commissioner remains unchanged, we insist on the creation of a joint mixed medical commission by Russia. Because even during the hostilities, the repatriation of the wounded and seriously ill should take place on a regular basis, Kononenko said.

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He noted that from the point of view of the negotiation process, it is very important that the repatriation of wounded prisoners of war and the sick takes place.

"As of today, Russia has not created a joint mixed medical commission on its side. In this regard, we are working and trying to exert international pressure, including international pressure, because the International Committee of the Red Cross is directly involved in this process. Let's hope for a positive result," Kononenko said.

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The head of the press service of the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War in Ukraine, Petro Yatsenko , reportedthat since the summer, Russia has actually frozen the exchange of prisoners of war. The reason may be Russia's attempt to undermine Ukrainian society in this way.

The last prisoner exchange took place in August. Then 22 Ukrainian defenders were released from captivity .

The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubinets, reported that he had discussed with Russian Ombudsman Tatyana Moskalkova the issue of the possible return of seriously wounded soldiers and prisoners of war from both sides. This procedure is called repatriation. It is clearly spelled out in the Geneva Convention. Article 110. He explainedthat repatriation is not an exchange. It is the return of wounded, seriously wounded prisoners of war without any conditions, without reference to the number.