“As members of the international academic community, we are deeply concerned,” said an open letter in which scientists called for stronger action against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Who signed?
So far, forty Nobel laureates are calling on heads of state and government around the world to significantly expand support to Ukraine. “We call on world leaders to dramatically increase aid to Ukraine. “Ukraine must win, not just ‘don’t lose,’” the letter said on Wednesday.
The signatories include German writers Elfriede Jelinek and Herta Müller, as well as Ukrainian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oleksandra Matwijtschuk.
The letter not only calls for more support for Ukraine, but also warns of the danger Putin poses to the world community. Opposition politician Alexei Navalny, who died in Russian custody, is also mentioned. The letter states:
And further:
What are the scientists demanding?
Significantly more support for Ukraine
Rapid aid will save lives, and a victory over Putin will give millions of Russians “hope for a democratic future.”
Support for the democratic opposition in Russia
It reads: “The world community must come together to protect political prisoners currently being tortured in Russia.”
Support for brave Russians
In concrete terms: Support for Russian citizens who are at risk of persecution and need asylum because of their democratic and anti-war political beliefs.
Strengthening of democratic anti-Putin organizations
This also includes supporting independent Russian media.
Failure to recognize Putin’s illegal hold on power
Regardless of its propaganda, Putin’s regime is desperate for recognition from the world community: “If the heads of state and government refuse to recognize Putin’s re-election, they are sending a clear message that the world can no longer consider him a ‘partner’. .”
Why is that important?
The demands are aimed at ‘the world’s leading politicians’. Many governments still underestimate the threat posed by Putin, the letter said. They have not used all available resources to stop Putin. And further:
The fortieth signature comes from the International Memorial Association – a Russian human rights organization that was officially dissolved in Russia in 2022 and received the Nobel Peace Prize that same year. The letter currently also contains signatures from almost 300 scientists.
Sources
(t-online/dsc)
Soource :Watson
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