The International Committee of the Red Cross, which banned the use of its emblem for the evacuation of Ukrainian civilians at the beginning of the war, expressed deep concern about the situation in Mariupol and demands that the Russian occupiers provide unhindered humanitarian access for a voluntary safe exit from the city, including from the territory of the Azovstal plant,.

The ICRC stressed that every day, every passing hour has a terrible price for people in the surrounded Mariupol.

“As a neutral and impartial mediator, the ICRC stands ready to help parties to a conflict negotiate practical and enforceable agreements to ensure voluntary evacuation for those in need. Teams of workers are on site to facilitate a safe exit once such an agreement is in place and security guarantees are provided,” the statement said..

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Ukraine several times tried to organize a humanitarian corridor for the residents of Mariupol, but the occupiers constantly disrupt it, violating the agreements.

At the same time, kafirs forcibly take Mariupol residents to Russia, including the Far East. There are still tens of thousands of people in the surrounded city..