The International Red Cross movement has decided not to suspend membership of the Russian Red Cross (#RRC), despite potential breaches of neutrality regulations brought to light by an investigation by a group of international media outlets, including the Guardian.
Research showed what appeared to be numerous violations of the Red Cross charter by the Russian organisation since the launch of the full-scale invasion of #Ukraine in February 2022.
RRC appears to defy neutrality principle, as Ukrainian officials criticise ‘weak response’ and accuse Red Cross of being advocate for Russian aggression
The Kremlin uses state funding and appointment of loyalists to the Russian Red Cross (RRC) to mold it into a propaganda tool while violating its core principles of neutrality and independence, a joint investigation by a team of journalists published on VSquare on Feb. 27 reveals.
Red Cross decides against suspending Russian branch despite links to Kremlin war machine (www.theguardian.com)
RRC appears to defy neutrality principle, as Ukrainian officials criticise ‘weak response’ and accuse Red Cross of being advocate for Russian aggression
Red Cross urged to act over Russian branch’s links to Kremlin war machine (www.theguardian.com)
International organisation under growing pressure as Russian group’s activities appear to defy neutrality principle
Media investigation: Kremlin uses Russian Red Cross as propaganda tool, violating its tenets (kyivindependent.com)
The Kremlin uses state funding and appointment of loyalists to the Russian Red Cross (RRC) to mold it into a propaganda tool while violating its core principles of neutrality and independence, a joint investigation by a team of journalists published on VSquare on Feb. 27 reveals.