Centre calls for diplomatic action to halt Ukraine, Russian hostilities
By Our Correspondent
The Centre for Wounded Servicemen and Fallen Heroes Supports Fund (CFWS&FHSF) has called for urgent diplomatic action and international collaboration to halt the hostilities between Ukraine and the Russian Federation.
Mr Ezekiel Adi the centre’s Executive Secretary made the call in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, saying this was critical to rebuild trust, and open doors of reconciliation.
He condoled the Government and people of Ukraine and the Russian Federation over the loss of their gallant officers and some citizens in the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
He stressed that history would not only remember the courage of soldiers who fought, but also the leaders who chose peace when war became unbearable.
He urged global leaders, peace advocates, and human rights organisations to join their voices in calling for an immediate end to the war.
“The time for silence has passed; humanity must now speak with one voice, the voice of peace,” the centre’s Executive Secretary said.
He noted that recently, thousands of fallen heroes were returned to the government of Ukraine, while hundreds of courageous soldiers also lost their lives in the Russian.
He described the situation as a heartbreaking tragedy that continued to consume lives, dreams, and futures on both sides of the divide.
“Ukraine has lost thousands of her sons and daughters, while Russia too has lost hundreds of her brave officers and men, these are not mere numbers.
“They are human souls with families, aspirations, and stories now cut short by war.” he said, adding that the tragic losses underscored the need to bring this devastating conflict to an end.
He said while most countries had remained silent in spite of the increasing toll of deaths, the centre would not remain silent while the blood of humanity continued to flow unchecked.
“Every hour adds to the list of widows, orphans, and grieving families.
“We therefore plead with the Russian Government to give peace a chance, let the guns go silent so that life can speak again,” he said.
He emphasised that both Russian and Ukrainian lives were sacred before God, stressing that no victory achieved through endless bloodshed could bring true peace.
The centre, a Non Governmental Organisation, provides care, support, and empowerment for wounded servicemen and families of fallen heroes.
Its objective is to ensure that their sacrifices were honored and welfare upheld through advocating for their needs, securing support for rehabilitation and education, providing livelihood skills, and remembering their contributions to the nation.(https:newsatlarge.ng)