Ukrainian minister says Russia blocking access to medicines
August 12, 2022
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's health minister has accused Russian authorities of committing a crime against humanity by blocking access to affordable medicines in areas its forces have occupied since invading the country 5 1/2 months ago.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Ukrainian Health Minister Viktor Liashko said Russian authorities repeatedly have blocked efforts to provide state-subsidized drugs to people in occupied cities, towns and villages.
"Throughout the entire six months of war, Russia has not (allowed) proper humanitarian corridors so we could provide our own medic...
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