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Russia is preparing to appeal to international organizations, urging them to classify the recent Ukrainian actions in the Kursk region as acts of terrorism. This move comes in response to what Russia describes as deliberate attacks on civilians by Ukrainian forces.
Valery Fadeyev, head of Russia’s Presidential Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights (HRC), has announced that he is drafting an appeal to various international bodies, including human rights organizations.
Fadeyev detailed that the Ukrainian offensive on Russia’s Kursk region, which borders Ukraine, resulted in civilian casualties. He emphasized that these deaths were not incidental but deliberate, highlighting reports of a pregnant woman killed, children injured, and attacks on civilian vehicles. Additionally, Fadeyev noted that the Gornal St. Nicholas Belogorsky Monastery was shelled, leading to the destruction of part of the site and the death of one individual.
The call for international recognition of these actions as terrorism reflects heightened tensions and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This development adds to the already complex and volatile situation in the region, where both sides continue to accuse each other of violations.
The appeal to international organizations is expected to seek acknowledgement of the alleged attacks as violations of humanitarian law and call for a strong response to prevent further such incidents. The situation in Kursk has drawn significant attention, with the Russian government portraying the attacks as severe breaches of international norms.