We stand with Ukraine

At the heart of the Ukraine - Russia crisis lies a fundamental question about the nature of history and nature of humanity: is change possible? Can we change the way we behave, or does history repeat itself endlessly, with humans forever condemned to re-enact past tragedies without changing anything except the decor? Is the world a jungle and should the strong prey upon the weak? Should the only thing preventing one country from attacking another be its military force?

We, the people who support sovereign independent Ukraine, believe that diplomacy and peaceful resolution of this conflict should be the only way forward - STOP THE WAR! We firmly oppose Russia’s threatening military aggression against Ukraine and it’s illegal annexation of Crimea. We oppose Russia’s recognition of Donbass regions of Ukraine’s sovereign territory as “independent”. Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified aggression by it’s military forces, the largest deployment on the European continent since the end of the Cold War, is a challenge to global security and the international order.

We reaffirm our solidarity with the people of Ukraine and our support to Ukraine’s efforts to strengthen its democracy and institutions, encouraging its defense. We consider it of utmost importance to help preserve the economic and financial stability of Ukraine and the safety and well-being of its people.