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Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: ICRC offers lifesaving help to civilians

… the ICRC has helped people affected by the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict …

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Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: ICRC delivers medical aid and essential assistance to Kherson and surrounding villages

16-11-2022 A team from the International Committee of the Red Cross composed of medical personnel, water engineers and specialists on risks associated with explosive ordnance and mines delivered aid …

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Digitalizing the Red Cross, Red Crescent and Red Crystal Emblems

… and Cyber Security Consultant, PIR Centre, Russia • Tamas Földesi, Senior Officer, … Senior Public Affairs Manager, Kaspersky, Russia Elizabeth Kolade, Security Analyst, … Associate Professor, ITMO University, Russia Marina Krotofil, Cyber Security Product …

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Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: Immense damage to essential infrastructure will cause major suffering as winter looms

… civilian infrastructure in the context of the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict … Galina Balzamova, ICRC Moscow (English, Russian) +7 903 545 35 34, gbalzamova@icrc.org …

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Nothing to eat: Food crisis is soaring across Africa

… due to insecurity and the fighting in Russia and Ukraine . Together, the two … crisis are those most reliant on wheat from Russia and Ukraine, including Somalia (over 90 …

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Russia-Ukraine: ICRC ready to visit all prisoners of war but access must be granted

… 31 80 Galina Balzamova, ICRC Moscow (English, Russian) gbalzamova@icrc.org +7 903 545 35 34 …

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Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: ICRC asks for immediate and unimpeded access to all prisoners of war

… in the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. We have been working since … , Galina Balzamova , ICRC Moscow (English, Russian), +7 903 545 35 34 gbalzamova@icrc.org …

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Russia-Ukraine: Civilian lives and infrastructure must be protected

… – As the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, the use of …

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ICRC Director-General in Ukraine: Concern over nuclear plant situation and access to prisoners of war

… letters from servicemen in captivity from Russia to Ukraine, where they will be handed … National Information Bureau. Both Ukraine and Russia have legal obligations under the 3rd …

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ICRC director-general travels to Ukraine to meet authorities and communities being assisted

… online. Mr Mardini plans to travel to Russia in the near future to continue the …

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