Dear colleagues!
During the time when the adamant army of Ukraine and all our people are giving a worthy response in an unequal battle with one of the world’s strongest powers – the autocratic criminal regime of Russia, we receive daily a lot of warm letters of support from our fellow scientists from abroad, for which we are sincerely grateful. Everyone asks how they can help us, that is why we feel it is important to emphasize our priorities.
1. The Russian academic community in the present circumstances actively assists the Russian regime not only in injecting a new arms race, but also in the global promotion of Russia’s official imperial policy. In addition to sanctions against the aggressor state, it is significant to end all forms of scientific and academic cooperation with Russian scientists (from grant funding to the publication of research results in international journals).
2. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are now at the forefront of the struggle not only for their state, but also for the common good of all progressive humanity. Anyone who shares our values can donate as much as they can to our army. Transfers from abroad are accepted both to the official account of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and to the accounts of valid and well-known volunteer funds of Ukraine.
3. Today, the cultural heritage accumulated over millennia is in the hands of barbarians. The forces of nature tamed by mankind and the peaceful atom may once again get out of control due to Russia’s illegal actions. This poses an unprecedented threat to human existence. The devastating vortex of war is certainly not the element of the men and women of science, but today our and your mission is more common and important than ever. The ideological flexibility and adaptability of politicians must be contrasted with the scientists’ unwavering belief in the values of freedom and humanism. Propaganda stamps and fakes must be treated by the cold-blooded and critical reason. Suffering and destruction must be overcome by creative work and progress. The struggle of our people is a struggle for Ukraine and Europe, for peace and a better world.
With sincere faith in our common victory!
Glory to Ukraine and Vivat Academia!