JEF Malta, along with other organisations such as the National Youth Council (KNZ), the University Student’s Council (KSU), and the Erasmus Students Network (ESN), held a vigil in Freedom Square, Valletta, on February 26, 2022, to express solidarity with Ukraine.
Ukrainian citizens living in Malta were asked to speak during the vigil. All mentioned that while they are safe in Malta, their families and friends are currently living in bomb shelters or basements. They all pleaded for Russia to stop this war so that families can be re-united again and no more innocent people have to die.
Chants and shouts filled the streets of Valletta as the people who attended the vigil showed their support towards Ukraine by chanting “We stand with Ukraine” and “Make peace, not war”.
If Ukraine puts down their weapons, there will be no more Ukraine. If Russia puts down there weapons, there will be no war
Guest speaker
Furthermore, the guest speakers called on the citizens of Russia to protest against what Vladimir Putin is doing, they pleaded for them to take to the streets and stand up against their president.
Others begged European countries to send supplies and troops to help Ukraine defend its citizens, as they believe that while protesting is needed and effective, actual action needs to be taken to ensure the safety of Ukrainian people.
If you want to do your part and help the people of Ukraine, the Faculty of Social Policy and Social Work will be accepting donations such as: painkillers, bandages, bars of soap, and sanitary towels.
The Third Eye will continue to support Ukraine during this difficult time