A collective voice of intellectual eminence has resounded across the global stage as 39 Nobel laureates have issued an open letter decrying the regime of Vladimir Putin and urging a fortified international support for Ukraine amidst its unwavering resistance to Russian aggression.

Comprising luminaries from the realms of science, economics, and literature, these laureates have unequivocally condemned Putin’s regime while pressing upon world leaders to escalate their assistance to Ukraine’s defense efforts, advocate for the release of political detainees in Russia, and reject the recognition of Putin’s purported legitimacy as president.

The letter, published by the “T-invariant” media outlet, elucidates the grave concerns shared by these laureates regarding Putin’s belligerent actions and the escalating suppression of political dissent within Russia. It draws attention to the tragic demise of Alexei Navalny, a prominent opposition figure who fell victim to an orchestrated poisoning attempt and subsequent imprisonment by the Putin regime.

Central to the letter is the assertion that Putin’s aggression transcends the borders of Ukraine and poses a palpable threat to global stability and human rights.

Since ascending to power in 2000, Putin has systematically eroded democratic institutions, perpetuated conflicts in former Soviet states, and fostered a climate of fear and repression within Russia itself.

The laureates caution against the perils of appeasement, drawing parallels to historical precedents such as the Munich Agreement of 1938, and implore world leaders to confront Putin’s regime with unwavering resolve.

The letter resonates with a sense of urgency, emphasising the imperative of bolstering support for Ukraine’s defense efforts to ensure not just its survival, but its triumph over aggression.

It calls for robust backing for human rights and democratic opposition within Russia, highlighting the plight of political prisoners and activists who face persecution for their beliefs.

Moreover, the letter urges the international community to delegitimise Putin’s grip on power and to reject any semblance of recognition for his regime.

The signatories, an illustrious cohort of Nobel laureates spanning diverse fields of expertise, lend their collective prestige to a clarion call for peace, progress, and human rights.

By standing in solidarity with Ukraine and advocating for justice within Russia, they exemplify the transformative power of intellectual leadership in confronting tyranny and fostering a more just and equitable world order.

As the laureates assert, the path to peace and stability in Europe—and indeed, the world—lies in resolute opposition to aggression, unwavering support for democratic principles, and steadfast solidarity with those who strive for freedom and justice.

Full Text of the Open Letter:

The letter was signed by:

Svetlana Alexievich, 2015 Nobel Laureate in Literature

Harvey J. Alter, 2020 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine

Francoise Barre-Sinoussi, 2008 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine

Thomas R. Cech, 1989 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry

Elias James Corey, 1990 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry

Shirin Ebadi, 2003 Laureate of Nobel Peace Prize

Sheldon Lee Glashow, 1979 Nobel Laureate in Physics

Carol W. Greider, 2009 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine

Roald Hoffmann, 1981 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry

Louis J. Ignarro, 1998 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine

Elfriede Jelinek, 2004 Nobel Laureate in Literature

Takaaki Kajita, 2015 Nobel Laureate in Physics

Roger D Kornberg, 2006 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry

Ferenc Krausz, 2023 Nobel Laureate in Physics

Brian K. Kobilka, 2012 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry

Roderick MacKinnon, 2003 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry

Barry J. Marshall, 2005 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine

John C. Mather, 2006 Nobel Laureate in Physics

Michel Mayor, 2019 Nobel Laureate in Physics

May-Britt Moser, 2014 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine

Edvard Ingjald Moser, 2014 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine

Herta Müller, 2009 Nobel Laureate in Literature

Paul Nurse, 2001 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine

James Peebles, 2019 Nobel Laureate in Physics

William D. Phillips, 1997 Nobel Laureate in Physics

H. David Politzer, 2004 Nobel Laureate in Physics

Charles M. Rice, 2020 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine

Sir Richard J. Roberts, 1993 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine

Bert Sakmann, 1991 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine

Randy W. Schekman, 2013 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine

Gregg L. Semenza, 2019 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine

Vernon L Smith, 2002 Nobel Laureate in Economics

Wole Soyinka, 1986 Nobel Laureate in Literature

Gerardus ‘t Hooft, 1999 Nobel Laureate in Physics

Jack W. Szostak, 2009 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine

Drew Weissman, 2023 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine

Eric F. Wieschaus, 1995 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine

Jody Williams, 1997 Laureate of Nobel Peace Prize

Oleksandra Matviichuk, Head of the Center for Civil Liberties, 2022 Laureate of Nobel Peace Prize

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