Ukraine entered Kursk more than half a year ago and has captured parts of the region. Now, a number of residents from Kursk have been taken to the Ukrainian region of Sumy on the other side of the border, according to Moskalkova, citing Russian state-controlled news agencies.
There is an agreement with the Red Cross and the Ukrainian side that they will be evacuated through Belarus to Russia, she says, according to reports, but does not reveal how many Kursk residents the agreement applies to.
The International Red Cross Committee (ICRC) states that the organization supports evacuees in the Sumy region, but does not confirm any specific agreement. It is up to the parties to come to an agreement, says spokesperson Pat Griffiths.
If both parties were to agree on these details, we stand ready to support a safe and dignified passage for the civilians who want to return to Russia.
