Putin beordrar styrkor att gå in i Ukraina - INVASION NU (2022-02-24)

Since the escalation of the international armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine in February 2022, there have been sporadic allegations against the Russian Red Cross (RRC). Most recently, these allegations have increased in scope and sequence. Throughout the conflict, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cross Societies (IFRC) has worked with the RRC to identify risks and solutions to evolving challenges. The RRC is a member of the IFRC Governing Board.
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Allegations against the Russian Red Cross have understandably raised concerns among the people we serve and within our network. In light of recent articles, the IFRC President and Secretary General approached the RRC for clarification. At the same time, the IFRC conducted a review about the accuracy of these allegations.

Based on the findings of this review, the IFRC President, the Governing Board and the Secretary General, in consultation with the Chair of the Compliance and Mediation Committee (CMC), decided to establish a Governing Board Oversight Group to assess, identify, monitor, and recommend corrective actions to the RRC.  This decision was approved at a session of the IFRC Governing Board on April 25. The RRC did not participate in the discussion of this matter.
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The review showed that some individuals from RRC local branches made political statements not aligned with the Fundamental Principles. As a result, the RRC has already brought cases to their Ethics Commission and the proceedings will be monitored by the Oversight Group.

Chinese Desertcross ATV with an improvised counter-FPV screen in service with Russia’s 177th Naval Infantry Regiment.