As Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues, the G7 = an organization representing scientists from seven major countries issued a joint statement saying, "It is a clear violation of the fundamental values ​​of humankind." We are calling on our leaders to stop the invasion immediately.

G7 = The Science Council of Japan, the French Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Sciences, and the Royal Society of the United Kingdom, which represent scientists from seven major countries, have jointly issued a statement.



In the statement, "Attack on Ukraine is a clear violation of international law and a clear violation of the fundamental values ​​of mankind. The basis of academic freedom and the fundamentals of freedom, democracy and self-determination that underlie opportunities for academic exchange and cooperation. It's an attack on the principles, "condemns Russia's invasion.



On the other hand, he expresses his deep sympathy for the people of Ukraine and calls for solidarity with Ukrainian scientists, saying that he "resolutely supports the'Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences'".



Finally, he noted that there are people in Russia who speak out against the invasion, saying, "I urge Russian leaders to immediately stop all military actions against Ukraine. The war should end. I am complaining.

An open letter condemning Russia with more than 160 Nobel laureates from each country

Following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, more than 160 Nobel laureates from around the world have issued an open letter jointly condemning Russia.



In this, the military invasion violates the UN Charter and is severely criticized as "the war that President Putin and others are waging is unjust and cruel and does not produce anything for the future." ..



He urges Russia to promptly withdraw its troops from Ukraine, saying that civilians and soldiers, including Ukrainian children, and Russian soldiers have already been sacrificed.



The letter includes Japanese award winners such as Hiroshi Amano, who won the Physics Award in 2014, Shinya Yamanaka, who won the Medical and Physiology Award in 2012, and Hideki Shirakawa, who won the Chemistry Award in 2000. Maria Lessa, who won the Peace Award last year, and Kazuo Ishiguro, who won the Literary Award in 2017, are on the list.