Calls to examine Russian Red Cross links to Putin’s war in Ukraine
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Umbrella body under pressure to take action as Russian group’s activities appear to defy neutrality principle

The evidence includes the Russian Red Cross (RRC) president’s central role in a pro-Putin “patriotic” organisation, senior RRC staff who speak of the impossibility of peace with “Ukrainian Nazis”, and RRC participation in military training for children.

There are also allegations, revealed in leaked Kremlin documents, that the Kremlin plans to replace the work of the international Red Cross on Russian-occupied territory in Ukraine by funding new, puppet Red Cross organisations.

In response to the previous publication of some of these allegations, the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) said it was “reviewing the claims closely”. It is now under pressure from donor governments to take action against the RRC.

    • Kajika@lemmy.ml
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      4 months ago

      There is also photographic evidence of RRC staff in branded Red Cross vests at military training events for Russian youth, where children as young as eight are taught how to use guns.

      (RRC = Russian Red Cross) Agree on medical aid but I am no sure this is about medical aid here.