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The Vatniks “Z-Files” is a section dedicated to the analysis of the russian far-right and pro-russian individuals and organizations, and their influence on politics and society.

July 24, 2023

Dossier: Simeon "Aussie Cossack" Boikov

Simeon "Aussie Cossack" Boikov is an Australian LARPer and political commentator who has rallied neo-Nazi groups to pro-Kremlin demonstrations, assaulted the elderly, and hid in the Russian consulate in Sydney.

July 22, 2023

Prosecutor General’s Office is investigating participation of Belarusian Red Cross in deportation of Ukrainian children, - Kostin

The Ukrainian Prosecutor General is investigating the Belarusian Red Cross for violating the Geneva Conventions and its principles by deporting Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied territories.

June 22, 2023

The Kyiv Independent: ICRC refuses to disclose number of Ukrainian POWs it visited

The ICRC has been criticized for not disclosing the number of Ukrainian POWs in Russian captivity and for failing to fulfill its duties in wartime. ICRC representatives claim they cannot perform their duties properly because Russia does not comply with the laws and customs of war.

June 8, 2023

TheGuardian: Zelenskiy steps up criticism of International Red Cross over inaction at Kakhovka dam

Zelenskiy criticizes the ICRC for slow response to dam breach disaster. ICRC under fire for political prisoner access and inaction on Russian human rights abuses. ICRC faces budget cuts and limited resources.

December 24, 2022

Insight News: Russian Red Cross collected donations to Russia’s army

The Russian Red Cross in Kamchatka has been accepting donations, including military supplies and drones, for the Russian army. This has led Ukrainian activists to call for the Russian unit to be expelled from the International Red Cross for violating neutrality in wars and conflicts.

December 20, 2022

Euromaidan Press: Red Cross Russia office collects military gear for Russian Army

The Russian Red Cross has been criticized for collecting military gear for the Russian army, including drones allegedly used against Ukrainian soldiers. The Ukrainian Red Cross has asked the International Red Cross to take action, while activists and human rights advocates demand punishment.

December 16, 2022

Russian Red Cross accepting donations for military support

The Russian Red Cross is accepting donations for military support, which could have concerning implications for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

October 13, 2022

SWI swissinfo.ch: Ukraine demands Red Cross visit Olenivka prison

Zelensky, the Ukrainian President, wants the ICRC to investigate the explosion and fire in Olenivka that killed many Ukrainian prisoners of war in July 2022. The ICRC has been criticized for not taking action and has been given three days to launch its mission.

March 27, 2022

Reuters: Ukraine asks Red Cross not to open office in Russia's Rostov-on-Don

Ukraine opposes an ICRC office in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, as it would legitimize Russia's "humanitarian corridors" for abducting and deporting Ukrainians. Russia claims to have evacuated hundreds of thousands of people from Ukraine, but Ukraine disputes this, saying that thousands were illegally deported by Russia since the war began.