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Ukraine invasion: Russian doctors urge Putin to cease hostilities
BMJ 2022; 376 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.o531 (Published 01 March 2022) Cite this as: BMJ 2022;376:o531Linked open letter
Russian doctors, nurses, and paramedics demand an end to hostilities in Ukraine
- Gareth Iacobucci
- The BMJ
Thousands of Russian doctors and other healthcare workers have signed an open letter to Vladimir Putin urging him to cease hostilities against Ukraine.
In their letter doctors, nurses, and paramedics said that they “strongly oppose the military actions carried out by Russian armed forces on the territory of Ukraine” and called for their president to withdraw troops.12
As at Monday 28 February a total of 15 000 medical professionals across Russia had signed the letter.
“Our mission is to save human lives,” the letter said. “At this difficult time for both countries, we call for an immediate cessation of hostilities …