Support Ukraine

It has been days since Putin launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. While media attention may have waned, the fundamental truth remains unchanged: Ukraine continues to fight for its survival, sovereignty, and the principles of international law that underpin global security.

As someone who grew up in Russia, I feel a particular responsibility to speak out. This war, waged in my native country’s name, represents a catastrophic violation of international law and human dignity. Russia’s actions have brought immeasurable suffering to millions of Ukrainians and shame to Russians who value peace and human rights.

The reduction in headlines does not make this war any less critical. Ukraine’s fight is not just about territorial integrity – it’s about the right of nations to choose their own path, free from imperial aggression. Russia must be defeated - both to save Ukraine and to show that invading your neighbors isn’t acceptable in the modern world.

I’m fortunate to live in the UK, where support for Ukraine remains a point of broad consensus across the political spectrum. This is not the case everywhere. If you live in a democracy, I urge you to consider candidates’ stance on Ukraine when casting your vote. Ukraine’s resistance is our generation’s defining struggle between democracy and authoritarianism. We cannot afford to look away.

Please consider donating to vetted local organizations on the ground. A good curated list: