Ukraine: our solidarity is needed more than ever

It is not enough to simply call for an end to the violence and a ceasefire from the outside without clearly stating how this is to be achieved in order to benefit more than just Russian aggression. Instead, we must listen to the people affected.

Without an end to the Russian attacks and occupation, without effective protection against the most serious human rights violations, without dealing with the war crimes and without the return of the abducted children, there will be no just peace.

Anyone familiar with the history of Europe knows that a cold peace must not be forced on the backs of oppressed people. A just peace has nothing to do with a faux cemetery peace.

We continue to stand by the people of Ukraine. We maintain contact with our partners in the country and help with the BerlinOdessaExpress and the aid network for survivors of National Socialism. We facilitate encounters and engagement for our Ukrainian volunteers.

We hope for a free and peaceful future for Ukraine in an open Europe. We hope for an end to repression in Russia and Belarus.