For the first time since 2022, Russia allowed a representative of another country to visit Ukrainian POWs: Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, special envoy of Pope Leo XIV.

For the first time since 2022, Russia allowed a representative of another country to visit Ukrainian POWs: Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, special envoy of Pope Leo XIV. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said he hopes this dynamic continues and more Ukrainians return home.