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Russian Red Cross Linked to Child Military Training, Ignoring Neutrality

11/27/2025

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A cross-border investigation shows the Russian Red Cross (RRC) involved in military training for children and allied with pro-Kremlin propaganda networks.
The Russian Red Cross receives millions from International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, operating in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, violating rules.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has not disciplined the RRC, with critics saying it abandons neutrality and sanctions remain unaddressed.

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A cross-border investigation shows the Russian Red Cross (RRC) involved in military training for children and allied with pro-Kremlin propaganda networks.
The Russian Red Cross receives millions from International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, operating in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, violating rules.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has not disciplined the RRC, with critics saying it abandons neutrality and sanctions remain unaddressed.