The Nobel laureates called on world leaders to fulfill five points.
- Substantially increase aid to Ukraine. In this war, Ukraine must win, not just "not lose". Timely assistance to Ukrainians will reduce the loss of human lives and help drive the aggressor out of their land. Putin's failures in the course of military aggression will be seen as a moral victory by millions of Russians, bolstering their hopes for a democratic future, and mobilizing the anti-war movement.
- Support human rights and the democratic opposition in Russia. The international community must unite to protect political prisoners who are being tortured in Russia. The lives of opposition leaders Vladimir Kara-Murza, Ilya Yashin, Lilia Chanysheva and many others are in mortal danger.
- Strengthen support for Russian citizens who are at risk of reprisals because of their democratic and anti-war political beliefs and who are in need of asylum.
- Support Russia's pro-democracy anti-Putin organizations, including independent Russian media, whose role in regime change is critical.- Delegitimize Putin's illegal retention of power in Russia. Despite the lies of propaganda, Putin's regime is desperately seeking recognition from the international community. The refusal of world leaders to recognize Putin as re-elected president would send a powerful signal to the world that he can no longer be considered a "partner."
We call on all people of goodwill and civil society organizations to use all the resources available to them to actively influence political leaders with a call to resist Russian aggression and speak out in support of Ukraine. In memory of Alexei Navalny, who gave his life for this, we stress the importance of promoting democracy and the rule of law so that Russia becomes part of the community of democracies. Together, we can contribute to peace in Europe and prevent a global catastrophe.
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