Red Cross
:
“It’s about getting access to those who suffer in war”
Reading time: 4 mins
Open detailed view
ICRC staff in Irpin in April. “Measured against the needs, humanitarian aid is never enough,” says Cordula Droege.
(Photo: ICRC/Reuters)
Ukraine is blaming the International Red Cross (ICRC) for not condemning Russia harshly enough. Cordula Droege, head of the ICRC’s legal department, explains why the organization also needs to talk to Foreign Minister Lavrov.
Interview:
Isabel Pfaff, Berne
The International Committee of the Red Cross is active in various locations in Ukraine, but its image has suffered after politicians there accused it of doing too little and not condemning Russia’s aggression strongly enough. What does Cordula Droege, head of the ICRC’s legal department, say about the allegations?
SZ Plus subscribers also read:
Coronavirus
Infected despite negative PCR tests
family law
When 50/50 isn’t the best
health
The ultimate sauna guide
Covid-19
There you have your freedom
New financial sanctions
Why a state bankruptcy in Russia is becoming more and more likely