Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appealed to the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to join humanitarian response efforts in the areas of Russia's Kursk Oblast currently under the control of Ukrainian forces.

Ukraine said on Monday it had asked the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to join humanitarian efforts in Russia's Kursk region following a cross-border incursion by Ukrainian forces.

Dmitry Peskov, Spokesperson for the Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, has called a provocation of Ukraine's invitation to representatives of the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to visit the territories of Russiaʼs Kursk Oblast,

He made this statement on Sept. 16 on social media platform X. “Kremlin’s reaction to Ukraine’s proposal to involve the UN and ICRC in humanitarian efforts in Kursk Oblast shows a disregard for its own people and their humanitarian needs,

Ukraine is ready to facilitate their work and prove its adherence to international humanitarian law,’ Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says

Ukraine has formally invited the United Nations (UN) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to observe and assist in areas of Russia’s Kursk region under Ukrainian control, following a surprise cross-border incursion launched early last month.