“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine asks the UN and the Red Cross to join humanitarian activities in the Kursk region September 16, 11:34 Share: Ukrainian military in the city of Suja, Kursk region of the Russian Federation (Photo:REUTERS/Yan Dobronosov/File Photo) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called on the Organization of United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross to participate in humanitarian activities in the territories of the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, which are currently under the control of the Armed Forces. “Ukraine, following”, — write on: ua.news
A Ukrainian military man in the city of Suja, Kursk region of the Russian Federation (Photo: REUTERS/Yan Dobronosov/File Photo)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called on the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross to join humanitarian measures in the territories of the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, which are currently under the control of the Armed Forces.
“Ukraine, observing all norms and principles of international humanitarian law and human rights, exercising effective control over certain districts of the Kursk region, steadfastly adheres to international obligations in the field of international humanitarian law, in particular regarding the protection of the civilian population during hostilities.” — it is stated in the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
The department noted that the Defense Forces of Ukraine showed high professionalism from the beginning of the operation, providing civilians in the Kursk region with humanitarian aid, meeting their humanitarian needs, and also providing the opportunity to leave the areas of hostilities.
Taking into account the humanitarian situation and the need to properly ensure fundamental human rights in the Kursk region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs appealed to the UN to participate in humanitarian response measures and sent a corresponding note.
In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a similar appeal to the Red Cross as the guarantor of international humanitarian law. The ICRC is asked to monitor compliance with international humanitarian law in accordance with the Geneva Convention.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs added that Ukraine is ready to provide comprehensive support to the activities of UN and ICRC employees in the Kursk region.
The news is updated.