Dear federalist friends,

On Thursday 24 February, Vladimir Putin launched the invasion of Ukrainian territory. We strongly condemn the military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, a free and sovereign country in the heart of Europe.

« We strongly condemn the military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine »

This iniquitous attack violates all principles of UN law, international peaceful cooperation, independence and territorial integrity. It is contrary to the right of a people to self-determination.
This assault by Russian troops on Ukraine is also a blatant attack on the security of Europe, the international order, peace and democracy.

The European Federalist Party calls the European Union – as soon as possible – to:
– Firstly, adopt massive economic and financial sanctions against Russia;
– Secondly, show its solidarity with Ukraine by providing political, financial and material support, including military and humanitarian aid;
– Thirdly, welcome in the most dignified way possible Ukrainian refugees fleeing the fighting and shelling.

« We must also work even harder to build a sovereign and powerful Europe, based on a common Diplomacy and Defense »

Let’s act together today, with one European voice, to affirm our solidarity with our Ukrainian friends, a Nation trapped in this terrible resurgent of East/West conflict.
The time will then come to determine precisely what the causes were that could have led to such a disaster.

We will also have to work even harder to build a sovereign and powerful Europe, based on a common Diplomacy and Defense.

But today the urgent need is for negotiations to bring about an early end to the hostilities and a return to peace.

On behalf of the European Federalist Party

Yves Gernigon