ISLAMABAD : The Weimar Triangle is determined to stand with Ukraine till the Russian aggression is fully thwarted and the envoys of member countries (Poland, France, Germany) have made it clear that there is no Ukraine Fatigue. On February 26, the Embassies of countries comprising the Weimar Triangle (Poland, France, Germany) and Ukraine joined hands in organizing a commemorative event dedicated to the Solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
The gathering marked the second anniversary of an unprovoked Russian full-scale invasion against Ukraine. The documentary “Culture vs. War” and exhibition “Generations of War,” featuring works created by Ukrainian artists, were shown during the event which took place at the Poland’s Embassy grounds.
Ambassadors: of Poland – Maciej Pisarski, Ukraine – Markiian Chuchuk, France – Nicolas Galey, Germany – Alfred Grannas addressed the participants. Ambassador of European countries, Ambassador of USA, High Commissioner of UK were also present. It was a well attended event in which the Ambassadors , High Commissioners and senior media persons of Islamabad made sure their presence to show their solidarity with Ukraine.
The ambassadors highlighted the bravery of resistance shown by the Ukrainian people against the Russian invaders throughout the course of the two-year conflict. They also underlined the sacrifices made by Ukraine’s Armed Forces in repelling Russian assault. The speakers also mentioned the devastation of homes, schools, hospitals, and other infrastructure, as well as the suffering of Ukrainians, including children.
Ambassador Alfred Grannas was clear that ;
One person sitting in Kremlin intends to make hostage the whole world but we will not let him do this. Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine is an attack against the rules-based international order and its core elements, such as sovereignty and territorial integrity. It constitutes a dangerous precedent that cannot be left unanswered. Therefore, the world community of responsible and peace-loving nations must vehemently oppose and confront any infringement of international law.
Ambassador Alfred Grannas of Germany ; One Man Sitting in Kremlin Can’t Make the Others Hostage
Ambassador Maciej Pisarski of Poland pledged;
Ukraine cannot be forgotten, nor can the significance of the war be overlooked. Russia`s strategy is to wear the defenders and those who help them down, to make them tired and to make the world forget so they can achieve their nefarious goals.
Therefore, it is imperative to sustain backing for Ukraine’s endeavor to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity to determine its own course in the future. One of the priorities of the Weimar Triangle is to help Ukraine facing the Russian aggression as long as necessary.
Supporting Ukraine is an investment in ensuring the security of Ukraine, Europe, and the world. It is a shared responsibility of the entire global community to aid Ukraine in resisting the illegal Russian invasion.
Ambassador Nicolas Galey of France made it clear that ;
There is no “Ukraine fatigue”. There are no divisions among all those who, since the beginning of the aggression, have been on Ukraine’s side. We remain fully united and committed, and we will remain so .This is the message from 20 European heads of state and government, including the German chancellor and the Polish president, currently meeting in Paris at the invitation of President Macron.
Russian aggression strengthened European unity and led to an expansion of NATO. This was probably not an objective of the Special Operation.
Russia is boasting of some tactical victories at the moment but a war is a long-term test, and the Ukrainians have shown that they are ready to do anything to defend their country. Those who support them, including our three countries and all those of the European Union, will remain by their side for as long as it will be necessary.
The three countries of the Weimar Triangle are particularly aware of the cost of wars, invasions and occupation. They also know that ultimately, war is a failure for the aggressor. This painful experience for the peoples of our three countries is a lesson from History, and it is also the reason for our commitment to the Ukrainian people, whose resistance is the admiration of the world.
Ambassador Markiian Chuchuk of Ukraine was determined as ;
The Ambassador Chuchuk, also referred to the attitude of his compatriots, stressing that despite being vastly outmatched by a nuclear-armed power with significantly larger economic and military resources, Ukraine has held its ground.
Furthermore, he also highlighted President Zelenskyy’s Ten-point Peace Formula, a comprehensive plan to end the war including cessation of hostilities, food security, nuclear safety, energy security, justice, human rights, and respect for the UN Charter, which Ambassador Chuchuk emphasized as the sole viable peace offer.
The impacts of the war extend well beyond Ukraine’s boundaries, with its repercussions being experienced globally, including Pakistan. As Pakistan’s voice matters, Ambassador Chuchuk called for joining peaceful efforts that aligns with Pakistan’s commitment to upholding the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity of the states.
He concluded that with steadfast determination and continual international cooperation, peace can be achieved not just in Ukraine but all over the world.
Head of missions and diplomats from numerous countries based in Islamabad as well as representatives of Pakistani institutions, local experts, think-tank representatives, human rights activists, and journalists, attended the event.
” Two Years of Unity and Resistance ” by Markiian Chuchuk – Ambassador of Ukraine to Pakistan
