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Russia–Ukraine International Armed Conflict: A farmer injured, underscoring huge risks of mines for entire communities

16-05-2023 Geneva (ICRC) – Artur was driving through the sunflower fields of northern Ukraine when the heavy wheels of his tractor triggered devastation. “We were driving to the field and hit a mine. …

News release

Five things to know about the deadly legacy of explosive remnants of war

… the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine , or elsewhere, are clear …

Law and policy topic

An update on ICRC’s financial situation

… our programmes due to the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. …

Article

Boao Forum for Asia 2023: ICRC calls on all states to respect IHL as a political priority

… on global security challenges including the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict …

Article

Ukraine: Much-needed aid delivered to civilians near Bakhmut, but situation remains dire

… year of international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine has caused significant …

Law and policy topic

ICRC joins the World Bank in Yemen Food Security Response and Resilience Project

… a result of the war between the Ukrainian and Russia? • Is there a community study conducted … as a result of the war between Ukrainian and Russia. • People in targeted areas are in …

Article

Gender equality and war: “No humanity, dignity, peace until international humanitarian law is upheld for all genders”

… when the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine is dominating political …

Statement

Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: The Red Cross and Red Crescent response one year on

… in need. Download the full report here The Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict … destroyed. Download the full report here The Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict … first aid to a resident of Kherson. ICRC The Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: …

Report

160 years on the side of humanity: A commitment that has never waned

… of letters from as early as 1870 (French-Prussian war). When Dunant got back to his … international armed conflict raging between Russia and Ukraine and the disruption of …

Article

ICRC President Spoljaric concludes visit to Moscow: Progress on prisoners of war is urgent

… to the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. She also discussed the … She also met with the President of the Russian Red Cross Mr Savchuk. This was her … Galina Balzamova , ICRC Moscow (English, Russian)   gbalzamova@icrc.org , +7 903 545 35 …

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