The Latest Breaking News from ICRC

Ukrainian children used as ‘human shields’ near Kyiv, say witness reports

Horrifying accounts tell of Russian soldiers placing children on tanks to protect their vehicles when moving

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2022

Russian troops ‘hurl stun grenades’ at Ukrainian protesters in occupied Enerhodar

Russian troops have violently dispersed a pro-Ukraine rally being held in the occupied town of Enerhodar and detained some participants, local authorities said.

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2022

‘Every kindergarten is a grave’: Survivors of Mariupol siege reveal the darkest horrors of Putin’s war

Tens of thousands of people are trapped in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which has become a grim symbol of Russia’s brutal conflict. Those who fled to nearby Zaporizhzhia tell Bel Trew about the starvation, slaughter, and graves being dug across parks, gardens, and schools

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022

Mariupol evacuation hopes dashed as Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking promises

About 170,000 people estimated to be trapped in besieged city under relentless bombardment

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022

Red Cross convoy heading to Mariupol unable to proceed, turns back - ICRC

A Red Cross convoy travelling to the besieged Ukrainian port city of Mariupol to evacuate civilians has turned around, the Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Friday, saying it had become impossible to proceed.

Reuters · Apr 1, 2022

Mariupol evacuation up in the air amid questions over destination

Red Cross says teams heading to besieged city but needs concrete agreements on where civilians would be escorted to.

Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2022

Red Cross teams on way to Mariupol, but without aid

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is sending teams to the besieged port city of Mariupol and is "hopeful" that evacuations of thousands of civilians can begin on Friday, a spokesperson said at a press briefing.

Reuters · Apr 1, 2022

White House says the US has evidence that the war against Ukraine has been ‘a strategic disaster’ – as it happened

Germany, France and the UK reject Russia’s demand to pay for gas in roubles; Kremlin announces further sanctions for EU leaders

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2022

Ukraine war: Angelina Jolie visits Ukrainian child refugees in Rome

Of the 1,232 people killed the UN estimates 58 children have died while 81 have also been injured since the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022

Mariupol: Convoy of 45 aid buses departs to rescue citizens

Officials have warned thousands have been forcibly removed and detained by Russian forces

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2022