16 Trucks of Russian Humanitarian Convoy to Cross into Ukraine Agreed with Kiev

The first 16 trucks of the Russian humanitarian convoy are to cross into Ukraine after all the necessary procedures are agreed upon with Kiev. 

The President  of the International Committee of the Red Cross Peter Maurer  and Russia have confirmed they have done everything that is required of them to prepare the cargo for passage, including providing the Ukrainian side with all the necessary documents. . 

The rest of the convoy remains near a Russian town some 20 miles away. In light of the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine early this month, Russia suggested sending an international humanitarian mission to eastern Ukraine under the auspices of the ICRC. 

The convoy comprises 280 trucks carrying about two thousand tons of humanitarian aid, including baby food, medication, grain, sugar, sleeping bags and other necessities.

Source: RIANOVOSTI