Support Ukraine
What is happening in Ukraine?
Right now, the world's media is focused upon Ukraine. We understand that not all people may know what is happening in Ukraine. We have collected information to help you better understand what the Ukrainian people are now experiencing.
- On February 24th, around 5 a.m., the Russian military began the full-scale military invasion of Ukraine based on orders from Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia.
- Russian troops launched missile strikes against Ukrainian cities from various directions, including the temporarily occupied Donbas and Crimea and the northeastern region.
- The Russian military has attacked Ukranian military and other strategically critical infrastructure across the country. Borders are violated from the north, east, and the administrative border with Crimea. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are retaliating; there are casualties on both sides.
- This is an act of war, an attack on Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a gross violation of the UN Charter and international law's fundamental norms and principles. Accordingly, Ukraine has activated its right to self-defense under international law.
- The Ukrainian people ask the world to respond as strongly as possible to what is happening. Ukraine calls on international partners to immediately apply a new round of meaningful sanctions against Russia.
Although Russia's President Vladimir Putin has called the invasion a military operation, it meets the criteria of war. Ukraine needs the help of foreign governments, but there are things that any civilian in any country can do to help.
How to show your support
Follow and share information about the situation in Ukraine with your friends through sources like the Kyiv Independent and Svidomi (en) (Instagram).
Join the rallies against the Russian Federation in your city! Look for a rally near you: Stop Putin
Donate to Charities Providing Support
- ⛑️ Donate to the Red Cross in Ukraine
- 🇵🇱 Polish Humanitarian Action Humanitarian aid, including food and other forms of support for civilians who have had to leave their homes.
- 🆘 Vostok SOS Your donation will help Vostok SOS deliver medical and humanitarian aid to local people, evacuate vulnerable people, and provide tailored trauma support in the aftermath of shelling.
- 🇨🇦 Saint Javelin 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the products will be donated to Help Us Help, a federally registered Canadian charitable organization focused on humanitarian aid and educational projects in Ukraine.
Show Support on Social Media
To the whole world: Ukraine needs your voice and your support; please don’t be silent.
Remember that we can show our support for the people of Ukraine without attacking the civilians of Russia.
#STANDWITHUKRAINE, #UkraineUnderAttack
Contact Your Elected Leadership
If you live in a country with democratically elected leadership, please contact them and let them know of your support for the Ukraine.