Lubinets Rejects Sky News Report of Russian Troop Regrouping During Ceasefire

Ukrainian Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets has disputed a Sky News report suggesting Russian forces used a recent ceasefire to regroup, saying military vehicles seen in the footage were deployed for demining operations. Speaking at a briefing attended by a Kyiv Post correspondent, Lubinets said the vehicles were marked with crosses, as required under the ceasefire agreement, and were used exclusively to clear mines.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. “The military equipment was moved for the purpose of demining – marked with crosses, as stipulated in the agreement,” Lubinets said. He added that the vehicles returned immediately after the demining work was completed. Lubinets said Ukrainian and Russian representatives had both monitored compliance with the agreement and confirmed that the equipment was used for demining. He also said the parties had agreed to check compliance every two hours and remained in contact throughout the ceasefire. “There were no violations during the first 24 hours, and this remained the case throughout the entire period,” Lubinets said. According to the ombudsman, he held a final meeting with representatives of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian side shortly before the ceasefire ended. No violations were recorded, he said. This news story will be updated as more information becomes available. Alisa is the Head of News and a correspondent at Kyiv Post, where she leads the newsroom’s coverage of breaking events and global developments. With over seven years of experience in TV journalism, Alisa has reported on international and Ukrainian politics, making complex stories easier to understand. Back in September 2022, Alisa joined the Kyiv Post team. Kateryna ZakharchenkoKateryna investigates today's most important topics, from geopolitical challenges and defense strategies to stories that change the course of events. She explores the secrets of Ukraine's intelligence services and shows the hidden side of global events. Her passion is uncovering secrets that change history. Born and lives in Kyiv.