On 24 February 2022, the Russian army invaded Ukraine. In a speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, "Russia is one of the most powerful nuclear powers in the world," and indicated that Russia was ready to use nuclear weapons.

As a university located in Hiroshima, where the first atomic bomb was dropped in the history of humankind, we strongly protest this incident and appeal for a peaceful solution to the problem as soon as possible.

In cooperation with other universities in and outside Japan, we will be committed to restoring peace, and supporting Ukrainian universities, students and researchers.

25 February 2022
Mitsuo Ochi
President, Hiroshima University