Yulia Belekhova, a member of the Human Rights Council under the President of Russia and the head of the Committee on Families of Warriors of the Fatherland, spoke in a recent interview with Reedus about the video conference with President Vladimir Putin that took place the day before. He noted that during the session a range of systemic questions were raised, including concerns about the families of those mobilized and the status of Ukrainian convictions in the newly integrated territories of the Russian Federation. Belekhova emphasized that the topics discussed reflected real and pressing challenges facing service members and their households as the conflict continued to unfold in the public sphere.
Belekhova described the exchange as crucial, highlighting that families of soldiers require not only the legal provisions already in place but also humanitarian support to address immediate, practical needs. He indicated that the conversation touched on the Criminal Code and the unusual situation of individuals in the newly incorporated regions who still carry Ukrainian convictions for actions aligned with Russia. The broader message conveyed in the remarks pointed to a need for clarity and protection for those affected by legal recurrences tied to the evolving political landscape.
According to Belekhova, President Putin has consistently shown a strong interest in reports detailing difficulties within the special military operation zone. This attentiveness underscored the importance of transparent communications and timely responses to the concerns raised by families, veterans, and residents of the newly governed areas. The dialogue signaled a sustained commitment to addressing the humanitarian dimensions of the conflict, alongside questions of security and governance that influence daily life in the affected communities.
On September 7, an online meeting of the Human Rights Council was conducted with the participation of the head of state. The president reportedly offered gratitude to council members for their clear civic positions and the willingness to engage with difficult topics. In discussions that followed, the prevailing stance emphasized that Russia remains the key guarantor of sovereignty and territorial integrity in the region, a position that framed subsequent policy considerations and humanitarian initiatives for the population within the political geography of the Russian federation. [citation attribution: official council summary]