Russia & International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

Russia: Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine — Kyiv, causing widespread destruction and casualties. This action is framed as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure, but it has drawn international condemnation.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: The Ukrainian branch of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement reported that its key warehouse in Ukraine — Kyiv was destroyed in the assault, resulting in the loss of humanitarian aid.

Russia: Russia has announced that its scientists have developed a vaccine against a new Ebola strain, which may also protect against the Bundibugyo strain prevalent in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is involved in managing safe burials for Ebola victims, facing resistance from communities, and has reported the deaths of three volunteers from the outbreak.

Russia: Russia reported one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks on its soil and annexed Crimea, impacting its war efforts.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: The International Red Cross, through its regional director Loyce Pace, noted the widespread fear among survivors to re-enter their homes after the earthquake.

Russia: Sent an aid shipment to Venezuela, as reported by Foreign Minister Gil.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: Participated in rescue and relief operations.