Russian Federation
Practice Relating to Rule 63. Use of Flags or Military Emblems, Insignia or Uniforms of Neutral or Other States Not Party to the Conflict
The Russian Federation’s Military Manual (1990) considers that the improper use of national signals and flags is a prohibited method of warfare.
The Russian Federation’s Regulations on the Application of IHL (2001) states: “When organizing and conducting cover and concealment of military objectives it is prohibited to make use of … the flags, military emblems and uniforms of … neutral states.”