#  President Bacow's Statement Regarding War in Ukraine 

 





February 26, 2022

 

 

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 With the permission of Harvard University President Lawrence Bacow, we are sharing the message he sent to the Ukrainian Research Institute's Director and Executive Director on Friday, February 25.

> Dear Serhii and Tymish,  
>    
> I have been reading the news in disbelief this week, and I wanted to write to let you know that I am thinking about you—and your colleagues and students—as the capricious and senseless invasion of Ukraine continues. Knowing that members of our community are facing grave uncertainty so far from their family and friends is deeply unsettling. Please know that outreach to students began earlier this week and will continue for as long as it is needed. I am sorry that you and others are being made to endure such cruelty.   
>    
> You and your colleagues at HURI have done so much to share Ukraine—and its distinct and beautiful culture and language—with so many. Please feel free to forward this note to anyone who might be strengthened by it. I hope your loved ones are safe and well, and I stand ready to offer whatever support the University can provide.  
>    
> Sincerely,  
> Larry
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> Lawrence S. Bacow  
> President  
> Harvard University



 

 

 



 

 

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