This open letter in support of Ukraine was created by the representatives of the Czech cultural scene and it is published in Czech, English, German, Italian and French languages. #StandWithUkraine
Dear representatives of the EU and NATO,
It is utterly unacceptable to leave the Ukrainian state without effective help against the Russian invasion. Sanctions have not stopped the Russian army and without military help, the Ukrainian people will not survive. Despite the fact that they are fighting bravely for time – time for us to realize we need to stand by their side.
“We have been le alone to defend our state. Who is ready to fight alongside us? I don’t see anyone. Who is ready to give Ukraine a guarantee of NATO membership?Everyone is afraid. Today, I asked the twenty-seven leaders of Europe whether Ukraine will be in NATO. I asked directly. Everyone is afraid. They do not answer.”
These are the words of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on February 25. The fear from the authoritarian Putin regime is understandable – no one wants a third world war – but refusing to defend our allies on their own soil is cowardice.
As citizens of a state that was sacrificed in 1938 to prevent a world war, we have the historical experience that the world will not be redeemed by concessions to the aggressor. Let us not allow history to repeat itself.
Therefore, we call on the EU and NATO member states:
• to help secure the Ukrainian airspace
- to ensure the supply of military equipment to the Ukrainian army
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