A Ukrainian official arrived in Russia for an official visit for the first time since 2022 Dmitry Lubintz arrived in Alsheki via Anapa together with his Russian counterpart Yana Lantertova. The purpose of the trip is to deliver humanitarian aid to those remaining in the city and to organize a safe exit for those who want to return to Ukraine. The commissioner will stay in the city for at least two days. He is accompanied by two office workers and two Ukrainian journalists. On October 31, Lubinz is supposed to fly from Anapa to the Belarusian Gomel together with the residents of Alsheki who decided to leave. From there they can continue their journey to Ukraine.