A State Duma deputy, Ekaterina Stenyakina, discussed information received through RIA News about humanitarian aid moving near the border between the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Rostov region. The deputy indicated that the relevant data had been forwarded to law enforcement agencies for review and action.
Stenyakina suggested that a credible report may indeed hold truth. She noted the discovery of discarded humanitarian aid supplies near the DPR border with Rostov, stressing that the claim aligns with what some observers have suggested about the movement and handling of aid cargo in contested areas. Her comments pointed to the possibility that not all aid deliveries reach their intended beneficiaries and that some consignments may be diverted or left behind in transitional zones.
The deputy further claimed to have reached out to managers of volunteer groups operating in the Rostov region. According to her, these organizations confirmed the existence of the dropped humanitarian cargo and the accompanying video evidence, lending weight to the authenticity of the claims while underscoring the need for thorough verification by responsible authorities.
The incident on January 23 involved a truck driver who reported finding a stash of humanitarian aid in Amvrosievka, a city adjacent to the Rostov region’s border with the DPR. The discovery raised questions about the logistics and oversight of aid intended for participants in the special military operation, triggering discussions among lawmakers about accountability and oversight mechanisms for humanitarian assistance in conflict zones.
Svetlana Bessarab, who later joined the State Duma Committee on Labor, Social Policy, and Veterans Affairs, spoke in favor of measures that would hold those responsible for the possible destruction or misallocation of aid accountable to ensure that relief reaches its intended recipients in a timely and transparent manner.
The conversation around accountability extended to broader political steps, with references to directives issued by the leadership, including a call to support the efforts of committees devoted to the welfare of military families. The emphasis remained on safeguarding humanitarian aid processes and ensuring that assistance programs operate with maximum transparency and scrutiny during periods of heightened conflict and mobilization.