Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry calls on Red Cross and UN to join civilian protection efforts in Russia’s Kursk Oblast
Pravda Ukraine
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appealed to the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to join humanitarian response efforts in the areas of Russia’s Kursk Oblast currently under the control of Ukrainian forces.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs website
Details: The ministry emphasised that Ukraine adheres to all norms and principles of international humanitarian law and human rights while effectively controlling certain areas of Russia’s Kursk Oblast. This includes protecting civilians during combat operations.
Quote: “From the first days of the Kursk operation, the Ukrainian defence forces, as a civilised European army, have demonstrated high professionalism and full compliance with the principles of international humanitarian law. Civilians in Kursk Oblast have received and continue to receive humanitarian aid, fulfilment of basic humanitarian needs, and the possibility of evacuating from combat zones.”
Details: The ministry also noted that, “considering the humanitarian situation and the need to ensure fundamental human rights in Kursk Oblast,” they have requested that the United Nations join the humanitarian response efforts in this area and have sent a corresponding note to the UN.
A similar note was also sent to the ICRC.
Quote: “Ukraine reaffirms its unwavering commitment to international obligations in these areas and is ready to provide comprehensive support to the work of UN and ICRC personnel in the specified territories,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concluded.
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