The European Spallation Source condemns the Russian aggression against Ukraine. The war has tragic consequences for the Ukrainian population and will have a serious global impact. We hope for a swift end to the war.
Russia's assault on Ukraine is an unprovoked, premeditated attack against a sovereign democratic state. ESS and its Member States stand united in condemning the Russian government's reprehensible actions, which are an egregious violation of international law and the UN Charter.
ESS is committed to the essential values of freedom, human rights, democracy, equality and diversity.
In solidarity with Ukraine, ESS has therefore decided to freeze any present or future collaboration with institutions of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus until further notice.
In particular, ESS suspends:
- Participation of ESS staff in committees and boards of Russian and Belarusian institutions and companies.
- All visits to Russian and Belarusian institutions and companies by ESS staff and vice versa.
- Participation of members of Russian and Belarusian institutions and companies in any of ESS’s committees.
- Participation in workshops by members from Russian and Belarusian institutions and companies.
- Exchange of scientists with Russian and Belarusian institutions.
ESS applauds and respects scientists around the world who are protesting and speaking out against the invasion of Ukraine.
ESS, acting in the framework of openness and support of research excellence, will be supportive to Ukrainian researchers willing to develop science in the process of rebuilding independent and democratic Ukraine.