European Folk Network (EFN) expresses support to the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation and Ukrainians

The EFN condemns the military aggression of the Russian Federation against democratic Ukraine and urges all its members to provide comprehensive support to the Ukrainian people.

"On behalf of our 120 members in 27 European nations, the European Folk Network celebrates what distinguishes us as people and what we have in common as people. The waging of war undermines these precepts. Therefore, we condemn in the strongest terms the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and the death, destruction, and disruption of everyday lives it has brought. We particularly condemn the violence against civilians, especially children and the vulnerable.

The European Folk Network is a network of musicians, organisations and communities across the whole of Europe and we know that dialogue and not aggression resolves disputes. We invite our members to develop practical steps to support those artists and music professionals, and above all, people, who will suffer from the effects of this war and to work to create a dialogue for peace" - said David Francis, Chair of the EFN in his address to the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation.