25 February 2022:<\/strong><\/p>\r\nThe attack on Ukraine is a flagrant violation of international law and of Ukraine\u2019s territorial integrity as a sovereign and democratic state.<\/p>\r\n
ITUC General Secretary Sharan Burrow said: \u201cWe mourn for those who have lost their lives and offer our deepest condolences and solidarity to those who have lost loved ones or been injured.<\/p>\r\n
\u201cThe imposition of sanctions by governments which support democracy and the rule of law is both inevitable and justified and should focus particularly on the entourage of President Putin who is leading Russia down this destructive path and threatening peace in Europe and the world.<\/p>\r\n
\u201cWe call for world leaders to take urgent and definitive steps to initiate dialogue and find a peaceful solution to this crisis in line with the Charter of the United Nations.\u201d<\/p>\r\n
Dialogue, peace, democracy
\r\n<\/strong><\/p>\r\nLuca Visentini, General Secretary of the ETUC and of the ITUC Pan-European Regional Council said: \u201cWe strongly condemn the war, that hits people and workers first, and advocate for dialogue, peace, and democracy to be reestablished immediately.<\/p>\r\n
\u201cEurope must stand strong against Putin\u2019s aggression and put maximum pressure on his regime, and entourage in particular, to bring about peace and dialogue.<\/p>\r\n
\u201cWe cannot allow policy to be shaped by violence, and we expect world and EU leaders to protect Ukraine\u2019s integrity as well as the security of all other countries in the region.<\/p>\r\n
\u201cWith over 100,000 people already displaced, Europe needs to prepare to welcome refugees, and we acknowledge the pledges already made by several EU member states.\u201d<\/p>\r\n
Practical solidarity
\r\n<\/strong><\/p>\r\nDemonstrations have been held in cities across Europe to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine, including a rally in Brussels by the ETUC.<\/p>\r\n
Scores of people have already been killed in Ukraine, including civilians. In Russia, more than 1,700 people protesting against the war have been detained, and the already fragile economy began to weaken yet further immediately after Putin launched the invasion.<\/p>\r\n
The ETUC and ITUC call on their members to extend practical solidarity to the workers and people of Ukraine through a solidarity fund for the ITUC\u2019s Ukrainian affiliates, and by calling on governments outside of Ukraine to provide safe haven for refugees fleeing the conflict.<\/p>\r\n
Workers \u2013 both in Ukraine where the threat is existential, and in Russia and Europe where living standards and jobs will be affected \u2013 must not bear the brunt of war. We urge governments to ensure that those with the most resources shoulder the greatest burden of the sanctions.<\/p>\r\n
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