Almost 40% of Ukrainians returned from Russia were considered missing, – ombudsman
Source: Ukraine’s ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets
Approximately 40% of Ukrainian citizens who have already been returned home were considered missing, Ukraine’s ombudsman stated.
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‘That is why the procedure for confirming their status does not take place to the desired extent. At the same time, the status of a prisoner of war and a missing person does not affect the repatriation process. Almost 40% of those who had already been returned home were considered missing,’ Lubinets stated.
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