Representatives of Polish and Ukrainian foundations, NGOs, volunteer initiatives, civil society organizations, as well as concerned citizens of both countries, have appealed to the authorities of Poland and Ukraine, calling for responsibility, open dialogue, and mutual respect. In a joint statement, they emphasized the importance of preserving trust, solidarity, and partnership that have strengthened between the two nations since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine.
The authors of the appeal stress that since the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion, thousands of Poles and Ukrainians have joined efforts to help those affected by the war. This includes:
- organizing humanitarian aid
- receiving refugees
- supporting families, children, youth, students, veterans, and families of fallen soldiers
The letter notes that this shared unity and solidarity has proven that cooperation between the two nations can be stronger than fear, distrust, and attempts to divide them.
At the same time, the signatories expressed concern over increasing political conflicts and disputes between Poland and Ukraine. In their view, differences in opinions, interests, or interpretations of historical events should not undermine the mutual trust and friendship that millions of people have built in recent years.
The statement emphasizes that any divisions, misunderstandings, and mutual accusations between Ukrainians and Poles could be exploited by Russia. According to the authors of the letter, such processes weaken the unity of the free world and the joint efforts aimed at ensuring Europe’s security and achieving peace.
Representatives of civil society organizations called on the authorities of both countries to seek opportunities for understanding rather than reasons for new conflicts. They stressed that behind political decisions stand millions of citizens who want to live in safety, stability, and mutual respect.
“Our peoples today need wisdom, responsibility, and cooperation more than ever before. We believe that the future of Poland and Ukraine must be based on partnership, mutual trust, respect, and solidarity. We call on both sides to take actions that will strengthen friendship between our nations, not weaken it.
We will not allow divisions to prevail where solidarity has triumphed. Together we were strong. Together we are strong. Together we can be even stronger,” the letter states.
Among the first organizations to support the document are more than twenty Polish and Ukrainian associations, including:
- Fundacja «Tarcza dla Ukrainy»
- Fundacja «Solidarność bez Granic»
- Fundacja All for Ukraine
- Stowarzyszenie Sieć Solidarności
- Polsko-Ukrainian-Canadian Scholarship Foundation «KALYNA»
- Committee for the Defense of Democracy (KOD)
- Stowarzyszenie ALL4UA
- Fundacja Imprez Masowych
- NGO Communication Media Center
- Fundacja Siła Jedności
- Fundacja Aktywna Integracja
- Fundacja Widowisk Masowych
- Fundacja Dyplomacji Kulturalnej
- Fundacja Otwarty Dialog
- Hope Harmony Foundation
- Fundacja Terytorium Kobiet / NGO “Territory of Women”
- Fundacja Demokracja
- Ciepło z Polski
- Congress of Catholic Women and Men
- Ukraine SOS / NGO “Ukraine SOS”
- Sestry.EU
- Akcja Demokracja
- Maidan Monitoring Information Centre
- Fundacja Ukraine above all
The appeal remains open to all Polish and Ukrainian foundations, associations, non-governmental organizations, academic communities, youth organizations, representatives of local governments, and public figures who support the idea of dialogue, cooperation, and solidarity between Poland and Ukraine.
English translation by Rubryka
Шановні представники влади Польщі та України!
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