TOH edition: Monday, 26 October 2026 · peace
A way through prisoners’ isolation: Ukraine’s ombudsman says Pope’s envoy met Ukrainian POWs held by Russia
Reported by euromaidanpress.com
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Ukraine’s human rights ombudsman, Dmytro Lubinets, says Cardinal Matteo Zuppi was allowed to meet Ukrainian prisoners of war in Russian captivity. The reported visit offers a potential opening for greater humanitarian access, but does not establish regular independent monitoring or guarantee releases.
Humanitarian diplomacy has reportedly opened contact with prisoners largely kept inaccessible to international organizations, offering a limited but meaningful path toward further access.
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