SMG STATEMENT ON THE UKRAINE CRISIS

The Socialist Movement of Ghana (SMG) calls for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire
in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and a return to the negotiation table.
In our view, war cannot be in the best interest of the Russian and Ukrainian people and the
peoples of the world faced with mounting economic and social problems.
The SMG strongly suggests that the diplomatic efforts to end the unfolding conflict ought to
take full account of the legitimate security concerns of Russia as admitted by President
Emmanuel Macron of France.
Loud proclamations of war and reckless threats of crippling sanctions can only worsen a
grave international situation. This is particularly important for a region like West Africa
which is plagued by low intensity civil wars and an intensifying Islamic insurgency.
We urge European leaders to be mindful of the dangers of escalation in a nuclear armed
Europe which has been the epicentre of two world wars. They have a duty to themselves
and the world to act responsibly and to stand down unhelpful military alliances like NATO.
The SMG hopes that good sense will prevail in the interest of world peace and security.

Signed.
Kwesi Pratt Jnr.
General Secretary