MOSCOW, July 8 – Russia and Ukraine are continuing negotiations aimed at reuniting families separated by the conflict, with discussions taking place on an individual basis for each case, Russian Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova said on Tuesday.
Speaking to RIA Novosti, Lantratova said there remains significant demand for family reunifications involving relatives in both Russia and Ukraine.
“There are many families, and we are holding negotiations on each case separately,” Lantratova told RIA Novosti when asked about the process of family reunifications between Russia and Ukraine.
The Russian ombudswoman said cooperation with Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner Dmytro Lubinets has remained active despite the ongoing conflict, describing the communication channel between the two offices as practical and effective.
“Interaction with Ukrainian ombudsman Dmitry Lubinets is quite effective and productive,” Lantratova said, adding that they communicate “without bureaucratic processes.”
According to Lantratova, the two sides have established direct contacts that allow humanitarian issues to be addressed more quickly than through formal diplomatic procedures.
She said the cooperation extends beyond family reunifications and covers a range of humanitarian matters affecting civilians and prisoners of war.
“We exchange data on missing persons with the Ukrainian side, arrange mutual visits to prisoners of war, and also forward letters and packages from home to prisoners,” Lantratova said.
The latest remarks underscore that humanitarian contacts between Moscow and Kyiv continue even as broader political and military disputes remain unresolved. Family reunification efforts, exchanges of information on missing persons, and prisoner-related humanitarian initiatives have remained among the few areas where communication between the two sides has continued.
Recent contacts between Lantratova and Lubinets have also focused on expanding humanitarian cooperation, including the verification of prisoner lists and facilitating the return of civilians and separated families.
The cooperation also includes broader humanitarian matters, while ongoing negotiations continue on individual cases involving separated families.
Humanitarian organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross, have continued supporting efforts related to detainees, missing persons, and civilian protection.
The latest developments follow previous humanitarian efforts aimed at reuniting separated families and facilitating humanitarian exchanges.
Meanwhile, a recent proposal has highlighted additional measures to strengthen communication between prisoners of war and their relatives.
Officials have also referred to earlier humanitarian discussions as part of continuing efforts to address humanitarian concerns arising from the conflict.
In addition, another humanitarian initiative has demonstrated ongoing international efforts to reunite children and families affected by the war.
