The military operation launched by the Russian Federation against Ukraine is a step against peace and security. History has shown us that wars inflict irreparable wounds, and any wars not pursuing self-defence are unacceptable. Changing of borders by military force is against the United Nations Charter. Moreover, operations carried out in disregard of international law lead to an extremely difficult and uncertain international environment in which only the law of the strong is valid and whoever has more power imposes their own order. As a non-governmental organisation, we stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. We invite the entire international community to exert efforts to resolve this crisis diplomatically and to take effective steps to stop military operations and conflict.