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Who is Dmytro Lubinets, Ukraine's ombudsman walking a fine line with Russia

For Ukraine's Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets, the Oleshky evacuation has been both a humanitarian achievement and a source of controversy over his dealings with Russia. Lubinets's role in the evacuation of civilians from the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky in Kherson Oblast in late October earned him praise from residents who had spent nearly five years under Russian occupation. The operation, made possible by a local ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow that held for five days, was an unprecedented a

About Patriot Air Defense System

The Patriot is an advanced American air defense system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft at ranges exceeding 150 kilometers (93 miles). Ukraine received multiple Patriot batteries from the United States and European partners from 2023 onwards for defense against Russian missile attacks. Patriots have successfully intercepted Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and other advanced Russian weapons targeting Ukrainian cities.

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