Statement of Lithuanian Higher Education Institutions on the Military Actions of the Russian Federation against the Independent State of Ukraine

The Lithuanian University Conference strongly condemns the military actions of the Russian Federation against the independent state of Ukraine. Furthermore, Lithuanian universities show solidarity with Ukrainian universities, their staff, lecturers, students, and the entire Ukrainian nation.

We are ready to use all available resources at this challenging time to help Ukrainian universities. We will also help Ukrainians who come to seek asylum in Lithuania, allowing them to continue their studies or research and settle in Lithuania for a shorter or longer period.

Again, these events demonstrate the importance of building an educated, democratic, critical society. Our shared responsibility is to develop a young generation that loves and protects its country together.

Universities are one of the most critical institutions in helping the state build a strong fabric of society. The solidarity and shared tradition of universities in such hours unite all those who believe in European values, democracy, freedom of speech, and thought.

President of the Conference of Rectors of Lithuanian Universities prof. Rimvydas Petrauskas

President of the Conference of Directors of Lithuanian Colleges Nerijus Varnas