In the course of war, the very functions of civil society are needed to sustain the people and preserve democracy in the face of wanton aggression, says our International Renaissance Foundation's Oleksandr Sushko. Two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, our support for hundreds of Ukrainian civil society initiatives continues to build resiliency, bring Russia to account, and contribute to victory. While this might seem like a regional conflict, the effects are global. If Russia prevails, it could spell doom for democracies worldwide. Learn more: https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/topics/ukraine