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Ukraine: As humanitarian crisis deepens, parties urgently need to agree on concrete measures; misinformation risks lives

… or forced transfer of civilians into Russia from Mariupol or any other Ukrainian … that has no basis in truth about our work in Russia. To be clear: the ICRC does not want to open an office in southern Russia to "filter" Ukrainians, as many reports …

News release

Remembering the victims of a “forgotten war”

… War's end is widely celebrated not only in Russia, but also throughout the world. One of … For many of them it was the first visit to Russia. Leading specialists from Russian …

Law and policy topic

Ukraine: As fighting intensifies around Kharkiv, ICRC increases support for displaced people

… of civilians living along the Ukraine-Russia border in the Kharkiv region in eastern … The international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine has inflicted heavy losses …

News release

Ukraine: How a frontline changed two towns

… towns caught in the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. It’s the story of people … The frontline of the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine passed through Valentyna’s … and Ukraine: Providing answers to families Russia–Ukraine international armed conflict: …

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In Ukraine, white ribbons mark fields that are no longer safe, littered with explosive hazards.

Ukraine: As Winter Approaches, Communities Prepare

… on either side of the Donbas conflict Russia-Ukraine: Overview of the ICRC’s response … after the escalation of the armed conflict Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: … response from February 2022 to June 2023 Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: …

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Hryhorii Terentiev, resident of Pidlyman village, Kharkiv region.

The ICRC: Frequently asked questions about our work

… Why aren’t you doing more for POWs (Russia-Ukraine)? The ICRC has visited thousands … of the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. When we visit a place of … - how international humanitarian law applies Russia-Ukraine Insights into the ICRC’s work …

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ICRC Emblem on boat

ICRC President says conflicts more complex, still killing too many civilians

… at NATO. Mr Maurer’s next scheduled visit to Russia is in November, when he will return to … arms control treaty. With that declaration, Russia took a lead role in minimising …

News release

“Tell him we love him deeply”: Families of prisoners of war are desperate for answers

… As the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine grinds on, families of … to the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine must also share information … on the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine , in order to act as a …

Law and policy topic

Russian Federation: Regulating private military and security companies

… possible to set up a PMC or use one abroad. Russia is not taking part in the Montreux … the use of such companies only outside Russia and would ensure that the Russian …

Law and policy topic

Ukraine: DNA and Dignity for the Deceased

… the escalation of armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, forensic facilities seeking … of human remains organised directly between Russia and Ukraine. There have been more than … at repatriations of human remains between Russia and Ukraine.  Driving from the site of …

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ICRC staff observing a transfer of human remains between Russia and Ukraine in June 2025.

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