Lavrov, ICRC President Discuss Verifying Crimes by Kiev Regime
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- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric met to discuss verifying alleged crimes by the Kiev regime.
- They emphasized depoliticized cooperation and adherence to international humanitarian law, also touching on regional issues.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric to discuss joint work on verifying alleged crimes by the Kiev regime and depoliticized cooperation regarding the Ukrainian issue.
MOSCOW, July 1. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mirjana Spoljaric discussed joint work with regard to verifying data on crimes committed by the Kiev regime, paying special attention to depoliticized cooperation with the ICRC in the framework of the Ukrainian issue, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
On July 1, Lavrov met with Spoljaric, who arrived in Russia on a working visit. "Special attention was paid to the results of joint activities to verify data on crimes committed by the Kiev regime, as well as to the development of cooperation between the ICRC and Russian humanitarian organizations and human rights structures, including in Donbass," it said in a statement.
Both sides emphasized the importance of "strictly observing international humanitarian law and depoliticized cooperation in this area," the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
In addition, key regional issues were discussed, including, besides the Ukrainian crisis, the situation in Iran, Syria, Palestine, Yemen, as well as in Africa and Southeast Asia. Following the conversation, mutual interest was confirmed in continuing regular contacts and strengthening practical cooperation between Russia and the ICRC, the ministry added.
Open Questions
- What specific data on crimes was discussed?
- What are the results of the joint verification activities?
