Humanitarian Aid Convoy Trucks Head Back for Russia After Loading Off Cargo in Luhansk

Trucks with Russian humanitarian aid for Ukraine's southeastern regions has headed back for Russia after unloading in Luhansk.

Russian Humanitarian Aid Arrives in Luhansk, Donetsk

A Russian humanitarian aid convoy has reached the eastern Ukrainian cities of Luhansk and Donetsk. One hundred trucks carrying about 1,000 tons of humanitarian aid including food, medication, construction materials and winter supplies are currently being unloaded.

Russian Aid Convoys Heading for Donetsk, Luhansk Cross Ukrainian Border

The first group of trucks with Russian humanitarian aid for eastern Ukraine has crossed the Ukrainian border and has begun moving through the Luhansk region, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported Friday.

All 100 Trucks With Russian Humanitarian Aid for Eastern Ukraine Clear Customs

All 100 Russian trucks with humanitarian aid for eastern Ukraine have cleared customs procedures at the Russia-Ukraine border; first trucks have started driving into Ukraine.

Russian Red Cross Praises Emergencies Ministry Decision to Escort Aid Convoy to Ukraine

The escort of the Russian humanitarian convoy to southeastern Ukraine by Russia's Emergencies Ministry is absolutely the right step because the reason this Ministry was created is to help those in emergency situations, the head of the Russian Red Cross said Wednesday.

Russia Ready to Cooperate With Kiev, Red Cross on Donbas Humanitarian Aid: UN Envoy

Russian Ambassador to the UN Churkin underscored the "heavy plight of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions' population."

Date of New Humanitarian Aid to East Ukraine to Be Set Within Days: Luhansk Leader

The date of a new Russian humanitarian aid delivery to eastern Ukraine will be set within the next two or three days, the leader of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People’s Republic, Igor Plotnitsky, told journalists Friday.

Leader: Luhansk Expects Next Humanitarian Convoy From Russia Next Month

The self-proclaimed Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR) expects the next humanitarian convoy from Russia to arrive in the war-torn region in October, LPR leader Igor Plotnitsky said Monday.

Russia Prepares Fourth Humanitarian Convoy for East Ukraine

Russia is preparing to send the fourth humanitarian convoy to war-torn eastern Ukraine, Russian Deputy Emergencies Minister Vladimir Stepanov said Wednesday.

Russian Trucks Delivering Humanitarian Aid to Donetsk Ready to Return to Russia

The first part of the third Russian convoy of trucks delivering humanitarian aid to Donetsk has approached the Russian border.

Unloading of Russian Humanitarian Convoy Trucks Begins in Donetsk

The unloading of the first truck of the Russian humanitarian convoy has started in Donetsk.

Russian Humanitarian Convoy Arrives in Donetsk Region

The Russian humanitarian convoy has arrived in the Donetsk Region, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported Saturday.

Third Russian Humanitarian Convoy Moves Into Ukraine

The third Russian humanitarian aid convoy has moved along Ukrainian territory, RIA Novosti reported on Saturday.

Red Cross Refuses to Facilitate Passage of Russian Convoys to Southeastern Ukraine

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has announced it will not contribute to the delivery of the Russian humanitarian convoy to southeastern Ukraine, as there is no agreement between Moscow and Kiev on the technical aspects of this operation, according to the press release of the organization.

Russian Humanitarian Convoy Starts Customs Clearance: Federal Customs Service

The first trucks of a Russian convoy carrying a new shipment of humanitarian aid to eastern Ukraine on Friday started entering a customs clearance zone on the Russian side of the border with Ukraine, a Russian customs official told RIA Novosti.

Luhansk Ready to Let International, Ukrainian Humanitarian Convoy Into,Through Republic

Self-proclaimed People's Republic of Luhansk (LPR) is ready to let international and Ukrainian humanitarian convoys into the Republic's territory as well as through it, said the Prime Minister of the LPR Igor Plotnitsky on Sunday.

Second Part of Russian Humanitarian Convoy Will Arrive in Luhansk on Sunday

Second group of Russian trucks with humanitarian aid is expected to arrive in Luhansk on Sunday, said the Prime Minister of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic (LPR) Igor Plotnitsky.

Moscow’s Humanitarian Aid Convoy Crosses Back into Russia: Customs Official

A spokesman for Russia's Southern Customs Directorate told RIA Novosti Saturday that all trucks had been cleared to cross back into Russia after bringing essentials to stricken Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine.

Russia Says Ukraine Border Guards Refused to Inspect Aid Convoy En Route to Luhansk

The Russian customs agency on the border with Ukraine on Saturday denied allegations of having prevented Ukrainian border guards from inspecting the convoy of 220 trucks carrying a second batch of humanitarian aid to the stricken regions in eastern Ukraine.

Russian Aid Convoy Not Inspected by Ukraine Border Guards: OSCE

An observer team from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) said in a report Saturday the second Russian humanitarian aid convoy that crossed into eastern Ukraine late Friday was not inspected by Ukrainian border guards.

First Trucks Return to Russia After Delivering Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine

The first 70 trucks have returned to Russia after delivering humanitarian aid to Ukraine’s eastern city of Luhansk, according to RIA Novosti reporter.

Luhansk Residents Welcome Russian Convoy in City Streets

Residents of Ukraine's eastern city of Luhansk took to the streets Saturday to welcome the arrival of the second Russian humanitarian aid convoy.

First Trucks From Aid Convoy to Return From Luhansk to Russia at 10:00 GMT

The first group of trucks from Russia’s aid convoy that arrived in Ukraine’s eastern city of Luhansk earlier on Saturday will leave the city as soon as they are unloaded and return back to Russia around 10:00 GMT, a convoy representative told RIA Novosti.

All 200 Trucks in Russian Aid Convoy Arrive in Luhansk, Being Unloaded

All trucks of Russia’s second convoy carrying humanitarian aid for devastated areas of eastern Ukraine have arrived to Luhansk, they are being unloaded, a convoy representative told RIA Novosti.

Some 100 Trucks With Russian Humanitarian Aid Arrive in Ukraine’s Luhansk

Around 100 trucks of Russia’s second convoy carrying humanitarian aid arrived in Ukraine’s eastern city of Luhansk on Saturday morning, according to RIA Novosti reporter.

Around Half Trucks With Russian Humanitarian Aid Arrive to Ukraine’s Luhansk

Around 100 trucks of Russia’s second convoy carrying humanitarian aid have arrived in Ukraine’s eastern city of Luhansk, according to RIA Novosti reporter.

Over 100 Vehicles Carrying Russian Humanitarian Aid Cleared by Customs

Over 100 trucks carrying Russian humanitarian aid to eastern Ukraine have passed customs clearance at the Russian "Donetsk" checkpoint, spokesman for Russia's Southern Customs Directorate Rayan Farukshin told RIA Novosti Saturday.

Russian Humanitarian Aid Convoy of About 70 Trucks Enters Ukrainian Territory

The Russian humanitarian convoy of about 70 trucks, carrying aid to eastern Ukraine, has passed the border checkpoint and entered Ukrainian territory, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported Saturday.

First 35 Russian Humanitarian Aid Vehicles Pass Russian Checkpoint, Head for Ukraine

The first 35 vehicles from the Russian humanitarian aid convoy have been cleared by the Russian customs at the Donetsk checkpoint and are headed for Ukraine, a representative from Russia's Southern Customs Department told RIA Novosti Friday.

First 33 Trucks Carrying Russian Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine Under Customs Clearance

The first 33 trucks with Russian humanitarian aid have reached the Russian customs inspection zone at the Donetsk border crossing, a representative from Russia's Southern Customs Department told RIA Novosti Friday.

LPR Says Russia Officially Notified Of Second Humanitarian Convoy Arrival Saturday

The self-proclaimed Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR) said Friday Moscow formally notified it about the arrival of the second Russian humanitarian aid convoy Saturday.

Deputy Foreign Minister: Second Humanitarian Aid Will Be Delivered by Rail

Rossiya Segodnya spoke to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov about the second humanitarian convoy to Ukraine, hopes for UN participation in the resolution of the conflict, and Russia’s interaction with and attitudes toward proposed changes to the functioning of the Security Council.

Donetsk Prime Minister: Kiev Refuses to Coordinate Routes of Humanitarian Convoys

Kiev refuses to coordinate routes for the delivery of humanitarian aid, proposed by the self-proclaimed people’s republics of Donetsk and Luhansk, Donetsk People’s Republic Prime Minister Alexander Zakharchenko said Monday.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: Russia Might Resume Work on Draft Resolution on Ukraine

Russia’s draft resolution project on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine is still in the works, but the process of negotiating with the member of the UN Security Council has bogged down, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov said in an interview with RIA Novosti.

Red Cross Ready to Cooperate on Delivery of 2nd Humanitarian Convoy to Ukraine: Moscow

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is ready to cooperate with Moscow on the delivery of the second humanitarian aid convoy to eastern Ukraine, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov told RIA Novosti in an interview.

First Batch of Humanitarian Aid to Be Sent to East Ukraine Soon: Russia

Participants of the Minsk talks on Ukrainian crisis settlement agreed Friday that the first batch of humanitarian aid will be send to war-torn southeastern Ukraine in the coming days, the Russian ambassador to Ukraine said.

Russian Official: About 2,000 Tons of Humanitarian Aid Ready for Second Convoy to Ukraine

Almost 2,000 tons of humanitarian aid, including foodstuffs and water, are ready to be sent with the second humanitarian convoy to southeastern Ukraine, Russian Deputy Emergency Situations Minister Vladimir Artamonov said Thursday.

Deputy Defense Minister: 'Russia Can Only Invade With Tourists'

This summer, the Ukrainian crisis has raised more and more difficult questions. Who shot down the Malaysian flight over Ukraine? Why has the international investigation of its flight recorders in London failed to yield any information so far? Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov answered these and other questions in an interview with Rossiya Segodnya.

Moscow Calls for ‘Humanitarian Bridge’ Uniting Russia, Luhansk, Donetsk - Defense Ministry

Russia cannot remain indifferent to the events unfolding in eastern Ukraine which led to a humanitarian catastrophe in the region, so that Moscow is calling for a so-called “humanitarian bridge” which will unite Russia with the violence-torn regions of Luhansk and Donetsk, Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov said Saturday in an interview with Slovak television.

Dud Munition Found in Russia’s Rostov Region Bordering Ukraine

A dud munition presumably belonging to Ukrainian military forces has been found in Russia’s Rostov region, 4.5 kilometers (2.8 miles) from the border with Ukraine, a representative of Federal Security Service’s border department told RIA Novosti.

Second Russian Humanitarian Convoy May Reach Ukraine in Ten Days – Ukraine Fiscal Service

A second convoy of Russian humanitarian aid for eastern Ukraine could be delivered via railroad in 10 days, if the parties agree on all necessary procedures, UNIAN news agency reported Friday, citing the deputy head of Ukraine’s Fiscal Service, Anatoliy Makarenko.

Russia Will Provide Humanitarian Aid to People of Eastern Ukraine – Putin

Russia can and will provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Donbass, suffering from a humanitarian crisis, the Kremlin quoted Russia’s President Vladimir Putin as saying in a statement Friday.

Putin, Poroshenko Agree Dialogue Is Necessary – Kremlin Spokesman

The leaders of Russia and Ukraine agree that a dialogue is necessary, but it is too early to speak about the format of the future talks, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday.

Russia May Send Second Humanitarian Convoy to Ukraine 'Very Soon' – Kremlin Spokesman

Another convoy carrying Russian humanitarian aid may be sent to eastern Ukraine «very soon," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday.

As Kiev Tries to Terrorize Donetsk Into Submission, West Fears Russia’s "Big White Trucks"

The West is trying to turn the Russian humanitarian aid convoy “… into a duplicitous dangerous act because it would better fit with the kind of scenario that they have been putting forth about Russia being a predator or being the provocateur,” says prominent US political analyst Michael Parenti in an interview with Radio VR.

Customs Union Should Join Aid Delivery to Ukraine – Kazakh President

The Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan should join the delivery of humanitarian aid to eastern Ukraine, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev said Tuesday.

Russian Red Cross Demands Meeting With Ukrainian Colleagues to Resolve Humanitarian Issues

Russia’s Red Cross is pressing for a meeting with its Ukrainian colleagues, which are ignoring the requests, related to the distribution of Russian humanitarian aid in Ukraine’s East, the organization’s head Raisa Lukutsova said.

Trojan Horse That Never Was: Western Lies and Russian Humanitarian Convoy

Although Russia's humanitarian mission has been successfully accomplished despite gloomy predictions of a Russian invasion,' made by NATO top officials and western media sources, the West continues to spread a false narrative about the Russian convoy.

ICRC Waiting for Russia's Request to Escort Next Humanitarian Convoy to Eastern Ukraine

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will consider its participation in Russia’s second humanitarian aid convoy to eastern Ukraine after receiving an official request from the Russian Foreign Ministry, Andre Loersch, a spokesman for the ICRC mission in Ukraine told RIA Novosti on Monday.

East Ukraine's Donetsk Republic Ready to Provide Safety for Second Humanitarian Convoy

The armed forces of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) are prepared to provide safe passage for a second humanitarian convoy from Russia into eastern Ukraine, the DPR’s first deputy prime minister told RIA Novosti on Monday.

Russian, Ukrainian Presidents to Discuss Crisis, Humanitarian Aid, Refugees - Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov revealed on Monday the possible topics to be discussed with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko at a meeting slated for August 26 in Minsk, Belarus.

Russia Interested in Remaining Donor of Humanitarian Aid for East Ukraine - Lavrov

Russia is interested in remaining a donor of humanitarian aid for the residents of eastern Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday.

Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern Ukraine Not Over - Lavrov

The humanitarian crisis in eastern Ukraine is not over yet, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday.

Moscow Calls on Kiev, International Red Cross to Continue Humanitarian Mission in Ukraine

Russia has called on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Ukrainian authorities to help in continuing the humanitarian mission in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday.

Moscow Hopes Distribution of Humanitarian Aid in East Ukraine to Go as Planned - Lavrov

Moscow hopes the distribution of humanitarian aid to eastern Ukraine with the participation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will continue as planned, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday.

Moscow Informed Kiev of Plans to Send Additional Humanitarian Convoy – Lavrov

Russia informed Ukraine of its plans to send an additional humanitarian convoy along the same route that had been used previously within the next few days, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday.

Donetsk Region Requests Humanitarian Aid as Fighting Continues in Ukraine

The leader of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic in eastern Ukraine said Sunday the region required humanitarian assistance after months of heavy fighting between government forces and local militia.

Luhansk Humanitarian Crisis Enters Fourth Week – Authorities

Ukraine’s eastern city of Luhansk, besieged by the Ukrainian army, has not had power, running water or phone connections for 22 days, the city authorities said Sunday.

UN's Amos Warns Against Politicizing Russia's Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine

UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos in her interview with the RT channel warned against politicizing the situation around the Russian humanitarian convoy that delivered aid to Luhansk.

Russia's Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Ukraine 'Blatant Provocation' - White House

US Vice President Joe Biden called Russia's humanitarian aid delivery to Ukraine's southeast a "blatant provocation and disregard of Ukraine’s sovereignty" in a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, the White House said in a statement Saturday.

OSCE Confirms Humanitarian Convoy to Ukraine Crossed Back Into Russia

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) confirmed on Saturday that all 227 vehicles that entered Ukraine as part of a Russian aid convoy have returned home.

Russia Says Aid Delivery to East Ukraine Legal, Guided by Humanitarian Principles

Russia said Saturday its humanitarian assistance mission to turbulent eastern Ukraine had complied with the International Court of Justice ruling that allowed for the delivery of humanitarian aid to people disregarding their political convictions.

Moscow Slams NATO Over Rasmussen’s Statements About Russian Humanitarian Convoy

The Russian Foreign Ministry said the statement of NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen that Russian humanitarian aid convoy entered Ukraine without Kiev’s consent and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) involvement, is another lie.

Luhansk Hopes For More Russian Humanitarian Aid Deliveries

Residents of Luhansk People’s Republic hope to receive more humanitarian aid from Russia, Vice Prime Minister of the Council of Ministers of the People's Republic of Luhansk Vasyl Nikitin told RIA Novosti.

OSCE Satisfied With Russian Humanitarian Aid Convoy’s Return Process

The return of Russian humanitarian aid convoy is underway, no major incidents or violations recorded, the Head of the OSCE's mission in Rostov region Paul Picard told RIA Novosti, as trucks that have delivered humanitarian aid to eastern Ukraine are returning to Russia.

Luhansk to Start Distribution of Russian Humanitarian Aid Saturday

Distribution of Russia’s humanitarian aid to the residents of Luhansk will start Saturday, Vice Prime Minister of the Council of Ministers of the People's Republic of Luhansk Vasyl Nikitin told RIA Novosti.

First Trucks From Russian Humanitarian Convoy Leave Ukraine

The first trucks from the Russian humanitarian convoy left the Ukrainian territory on Saturday morning.

Obama, Merkel Discuss Russian Humanitarian Convoy Crossing Ukrainian Border – Reports

US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a telephone conversation called Russian humanitarian convoy's crossing the Ukrainian border a provocation, the Associated Pressreported on Saturday, citing the White House.

Russian Humanitarian Aid Arrives in Luhansk Amid Protests from Kiev, West

The first group of Russian convoy trucks carrying humanitarian aid has rolled into the stricken city of Luhansk in eastern Ukraine after crossing the border Friday, the city authority said.

Luhansk Residents Welcome First Group of Russian Humanitarian Aid Convoy

Residents of the eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk, controlled by independence supporters, have enthusiastically welcomed the Russian trucks loaded with humanitarian aid which reached the city on Friday.

Ukraine Says Unaware of Russian Humanitarian Aid Convoy Whereabouts

The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine has no information about the whereabouts of the Russian humanitarian aid convoy, spokesman Andriy Lysenko said Friday.

UN Ready to Increase Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine - Kiev

The UN is ready to enhance cooperation with Ukraine in the humanitarian aid and to provide the country with $33 million by the end of the year, Ukraine's Ministry of Regional Development said Friday.

First Trucks Carrying Russian Humanitarian Aid Crossed Ukrainian Border

First trucks carrying Russian humanitarian aid crossed Ukrainian border and started heading towards Luhansk. See on video how the humanitarian convoy advanced.

Russia Completes Customs Clearance of Ukraine-Bound Humanitarian Convoy

Russian officials have completed customs clearance of all humanitarian aid convoy vehicles, a spokesman for Russia’s Southern Customs Directorate, Rayan Farukshin, said Friday.

Safety of Humanitarian Convoy via Ukraine Depends on Russia - Kiev’s Security Spokesman

Kiev suggested holding talks on delivering Russian humanitarian aid, but Russia declined, Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council spokesman Andriy Lysenko said Friday.

Ukraine Security Council Says 90 Trucks With Russian Humanitarian Aid Uninspected

Ukrainian border guards and customs service personnel, as well as representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have not inspected the cargo of 90 trucks of the Russian humanitarian aid convoy that has already begun moving toward the Ukrainian border, Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council spokesman Andriy Lysenko said Friday.

Russian Red Cross Ready to Help Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine

Russia’s Red Cross is prepared to participate in the delivery of Russian aid to the southeastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk, the humanitarian organization's head Raisa Lukuttsova told RIA Novosti on Friday.

Kiev Delays Russian Humanitarian Aid Delivery to East Ukraine – Russian Foreign Ministry

The Russian Foreign Ministry said that Kiev may be dragging on the process of delivering Russian humanitarian aid to crisis-hit eastern Ukraine until there was no one left to be helped.

Putin Aware of Humanitarian Convoy’s Move Toward Luhansk

Russian President Vladimir Putin was informed Friday that Russia’s humanitarian convoy had started moving toward the eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk, the Kommersant FM radio station quoted presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying.

Russian Humanitarian Aid Convoy Begins Journey to Luhansk - Russian Foreign Ministry

Moscow has decided to begin moving its convoy of humanitarian aid toward the eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk and will oppose any attempts to disrupt the badly needed humanitarian mission, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Friday on its website.

Russian Humanitarian Convoy May Proceed to Luhansk on Friday

Ukrainian border guards have begun inspecting the Russian humanitarian convoy with tons of food, medicine and other basic necessities for the people of Donbas.

Kiev Says Unaware When Russian Humanitarian Aid Can Enter Ukraine

Kiev does not yet know when the Russian humanitarian aid convoy delayed at Ukrainian customs can enter the country, Andriy Lysenko, Ukraine's National Security Council spokesman, said Thursday.

Red Cross Regrets Russian Humanitarian Aid Delayed by Ukraine’s Customs - ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) regrets that the Ukrainian customs service’s failure to inspect the Russian humanitarian cargo in time has delayed the humanitarian mission, a senior ICRC official said Thursday.

Russian, Ukrainian Customs Officers Complete Checks of First 4 Humanitarian Aid Trucks

Russian and Ukrainian customs officers have completed inspection of the first four trucks carrying Russian humanitarian aid to eastern Ukraine, a spokesman for Russia’s Southern Customs Directorate Rayan Farukshin said Thursday.

Ukrainian Customs Inspecting First 4 Trucks Carrying Russian Humanitarian Aid

Ukrainian customs officials have started inspecting the first four trucks carrying Russian humanitarian aid to eastern Ukraine, a representative from Russia’s Southern Customs Department told RIA Novosti Thursday.

First Trucks of Russian Humanitarian Convoy Arrive at Donetsk-Izvaryne Border Checkpoint

The first 16 trucks have arrived at the Donetsk-Izvaryne border checkpoint for customs clearance. The rest of the 280-truck convoy remains near the Russian town of Kamensk-Shakhtinsky some 20 miles away. A convoy carrying about 2,000 tons of humanitarian aid including baby food, medication, grain, sugar and other basic necessities set off from the Moscow Region on August 12 heading towards Ukraine's conflict areas.

Humanitarian Convoy to Cross Into Ukraine Following Confirmation With Kiev - Source

The first 16 trucks of the Russian humanitarian convoy are to cross into Ukraine after all the necessary procedures are agreed upon with Kiev, a source familiar with the situation said.

UN Humanitarian Chief to Visit Ukraine

United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Valerie Amos, is expected to visit Ukraine later this week, planning also to make a stop in the country’s eastern regions to evaluate the humanitarian situation, a UN representative said Thursday.

Militia Reports Ukrainian Saboteurs Obstructing Path of Russian Humanitarian Convoy

The Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) has data on the activity of several subversive Ukrainian law enforcement groups on the supposed route for the Russian humanitarian convoy, DPR militia headquarters told RIA Novosti Wednesday.

Red Cross, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Talk Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Ukraine

The International Committee of the Red Cross' Head of Operations for Europe and Central Asia Laurent Corbaz met with Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov in Moscow to discuss the delivery of Russian humanitarian aid to southeastern Ukraine, the ICRC told RIA Novosti Wednesday.

Red Cross Advance Party on Route for Russian Humanitarian Aid to East Ukraine

An advance party of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) employees have already set out on the suggested route for the delivery of Russian humanitarian aid to eastern Ukraine, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.

Red Cross Instructing Russian Humanitarian Convoy Drivers at Ukrainian Border Checkpoint

A convoy carrying Russian humanitarian aid to southeastern Ukraine remains at the border checkpoint with the representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) giving instructions to the drivers, a representative of the contractor carrier company transporting the cargo told RIA Novosti on Wednesday.

Russia Expects Humanitarian Delivery to Ukraine to Resume in Coming Hours

Moscow expects the delivery of its humanitarian aid to resume in the next few hours but is still waiting for Kiev’s security guarantees for the convoy, Russia’s UN envoy said Tuesday.

Donetsk Republic Guarantees Safety of Humanitarian Convoy

The government of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) has guaranteed safe passage for Russia’s humanitarian convoy and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) employees accompanying it, the republic’s deputy prime minister said Tuesday.

Russia's Emergencies Ministry Says Humanitarian Aid to Ukrainian Refugees a Priority

Russia's Emergencies Ministry plans to increase humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees, which it considers its priority task, Russia's Deputy Emergencies Minister Vladimir Stepanov said.

Eastern Ukraine’s Ilovaisk Waiting for Humanitarian Relief Aid

For over a week, the Ukrainian Army has been trying to seize the small town of Ilovaisk, located 35 kilometers (22 miles) from Donetsk.

OSCE Experts Plan to Inspect Russian Humanitarian Cargo Soon - Kiev Official

Experts of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) plan to inspect the Russian humanitarian convoy on Monday or Tuesday, a spokesman for the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine said.

Russian Humanitarian Aid Convoy Arrives at Checkpoint at Ukrainian Border

On August 17, the first 16 trucks of the 280-truck convoy carrying Russia’s humanitarian aid arrived at the customs checkpoint at the Ukrainian border. The convoy, which set off from the Moscow Region on August 12, is heading toward the crisis-torn eastern regions of Ukraine.

Consensus Reached at Berlin Talks to Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine –Lavrov

The foreign ministers of Russia, Germany, France and Ukraine reached consensus on the delivery of humanitarian aid to southeastern Ukraine during their meeting in Berlin, Russia’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov said Monday.