The UN accuses Russia of denying aid to those affected by the destruction of the Kakhovka dam

The United Nations maintains that talks with Moscow “continue” to guarantee its arrival to “all people”

June 19 () –

The United Nations humanitarian coordinator, Denise Brown, has reiterated this Sunday that the Russian authorities continue to reject the request to access the areas under their military control, accusing them of denying aid to those affected by the destruction of the Kajovka dam. , in the Ukrainian region of Kherson.

Brown has assured that “to date” the Russian government has rejected the request of the international organization, but has added that it “will continue to make an effort to obtain the necessary access.” “We urge the Russian authorities to act in accordance with their obligations under International Humanitarian Law,” reads a statement.

“Aid cannot be denied to people who need it,” he denounced, while stressing that he will continue to do “everything in his power to reach all people, including those who suffer as a result of the recent destruction of the dam, who urgently need help to save their lives, wherever they are”.

Since the incident, for which both kyiv and Moscow accuse each other of being responsible, the UN has confirmed contacts with both parties regarding the provision of humanitarian aid to the affected people.

The Ukrainian government has also accused the Russian authorities in recent weeks of abandoning people who theoretically depend on them to their fate. In total, dozens of towns have been affected by the sudden rise in water level after the partial collapse of the dam.