RUSSIAN RED CROSS IS READY TO SUPPORT THE MOST VULNERABLE GROUPS OF UKRAINIAN PEOPLE

Russian Red Cross is deeply concerned about worsening humanitarian situation at Ukraine and expresses condolences to the families suffered during the conflict.

Guided by the basic principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and by the Charter of the Russian Red Cross, the Russian Red Cross (RRC) confirms its readiness to provide the required support to the Ukrainian refugees looking for a shelter at the Russian Federation.

Situation in Belgorod, Rostov, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kursk oblasts and in Krasnodar kray is subjected to analysis. Regional RRC branches of these areas are getting ready for the flow of refugees.

The Russian Red Cross is ready to provide support to the most vulnerable groups of population at Ukraine via the Ukrainian Red Cross by assessing the data provided by the Ukrainian Red Cross.

             

Raisa Lukutsova, Chairperson of the Russian Red Cross keeps continuous contacts with the colleagues from the Ukrainian Red Cross and ensures timely data exchange with the offices of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and International Red Cross Committee in Moscow.

The Russian Red Cross is planning to launch a campaign on gathering the donations if it becomes necessary.

Ukrainian Red Cross has been responding to the circumstances since November, 2013, when the crisis commenced, by providing first aid to those suffered from both sides and transporting them to the ambulances. In the three most dramatic days the protestants and policemen were provided help. Six volunteers of the Red Cross were wounded, one of them had a gun-shot wound, was taken to a hospital, had a surgery and currently his life is out of danger. Red Cross rescue teams are currently on 24-hour duty.

Mass Media representatives can get the required information from Tatiana Klenitskaya, Head of Press-Service, at tel. 8-905-713-97-40 or at tel. 8-499-126-75-71
PRESS-SERVICE OF RRC