IUSY expresses dismay at the return of the war in Europe and strongly condemns the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, which it considers a severe threat to global security. Furthermore, pain and bewilderment are expressed for the news relating to the first victims of the conflict.

IUSY calls for an end to all violence and military actions against Ukraine, convokes diplomatic negotiations and reiters that President Putin and the Russian political and military leadership will have to answer to the international community for the violation of international law and any violence against Ukrainian citizens.

IUSY appeals to regional and international partners and countries to support every possible diplomatic effort for peace and disarmament, guaranteeing the respect for humanitarian law, protecting refugees in border areas and safeguarding civilians, such as children.

It is high time to stop the war.