Russia: ICRC president talks about cooperation with Russia

11-10-2013 Interview

During talks in Moscow with Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev and other top officials, ICRC president Peter Maurer discussed the strategic partnership between the ICRC and Russia on humanitarian issues. Topics included Syria and Afghanistan, and the ways in which Russia can support the ICRC's work in those countries. The work of the ICRC in the North Caucasus, cyber warfare and new weapons were also on the agenda.