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The ICRC Delegation in Moscow: in brief

Russia and the International Committee of the … a long history, dating back to 1867 when Russia acceded to the original Geneva … partner in the country. Over the years, Russia has taken an active role in developing …

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Romania: the ICRC formalizes relationship with the Romanian government

… of the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine in early 2022. It works … to the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as well as any needs that … of the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as well as promoting the …

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Ukraine: A birthday and a message of hope

… to do so. In the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, millions of people have … the escalation of armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine in 2022, as of May 2025, … in relation to the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, you can call our hotline in …

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Iryna on the day of her son’s birthday

Ukraine: Strikes on cities are upending lives

… In the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, even people far from the … displaced after the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalated. When not working … and injured – in the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine are soldiers on both sides …

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Smoke in Kyiv after a night of strikes.

A look back at First World War's most vulnerable

… Orphans milk goats at an orphanage in Russia’s Novgorod Province, August 1914. The ICRC supported charities throughout Russia and Eastern Europe. A hundred years … ICRC supported charitable organisations in Russia and elsewhere to provide children with …

Ukraine: Addressing misinformation about ICRC’s activities

… Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania and Russia, to support our operations and to … opening an office in Rostov in southern Russia, where we currently have no office. Over … Peter Maurer travelled to Ukraine and Russia where he met representatives of the two …

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Switzerland: Six National Societies participate in pilot exchange on Restoring Family Links at the CTA-B

… for the International Armed Conflict between Russia and Ukraine and ICRC headquarters in … of the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.  …

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National Societies visit Central Tracing Agency Bureau

Russian Federation: ICRC helps Ukrainian families

… food parcels and hygiene kits in southern Russia so far this year to people who fled the … and villages. Some are living in southern Russia, either because of the ongoing … in eastern Ukraine to the Rostov region of Russia with his daughter's family in the summer …

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Deteriorating hunger situation an urgent crisis for millions caught in armed conflict

… in the food, energy and finance systems. The Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict has … highly dependent on grain exports from Russia and Ukraine.  “We face an urgent and … impact of armed conflict and climate change. Russia and Ukraine together constitute 25% of …

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Ukraine: ICRC steps up aid amid fragile ceasefire

… supplementing supplies received from Russia and elsewhere over the past weeks which … and Donetsk regions. Many more have fled to Russia. Some people are now returning to find … and Central Asia. "So far, Ukraine and Russia have not reached a final agreement on …

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