“We are working with Ukraine on this issue in the closest possible way together with the global Committee of the Red Cross. There is hope for a affirmative decision," said Russian Commissioner Interfax.
Before that, Moskalkova claimed that she had requested the Ukrainian side in December. According to her, Kursk residents who remained in the war region usually live in basements or destroyed houses without heating, and humanitarian aid is not provided there in an organized way. Moskalkova besides stated that according to various estimates there may be up to 2,000 people in these territories requiring evacuation, including disabled and aged people.
In February, the law firm of the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski stated that is ready to work with Russia on the beginning of the humanitarian corridorIf specified a request comes from Moscow. However, so far no 1 has officially turned to Kiev in this substance – said representatives of the law firm, expressing doubts about the Kremlin's interest in this solution.
Due to the inability to scope an agreement with Russia, the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried any of the residents of the Kursk region to Ukraine, from where they were diverted to Belarus and then returned to Russia. On November 22, Moscow announced that 46 people had returned, including 12 children.
The fighting between Russian and Ukrainian troops in the Kursk Oblast has been taking place since 6 August erstwhile Ukrainian forces launched the offensive and within 2 weeks occupied 100 localities and about 1,300 sq mi of territory. A state of emergency has been declared in the region. By the end of January, Ukrainians inactive had about 440 sq km under control. Kiev estimates that more than 1500 people inactive live there.
