The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a defining moment in the confrontation between authoritarianism and democratic, accountable government. In the words of our president Mark Malloch-Brown, the conflict is about values, and not just national interests. In a conflict that will affect us all, we must defend the open society values of equality, justice, and free expression—all now under assault amid the fighting in Ukraine.  We are stepping up our support for Ukrainians working for democracy and human rights, as their country faces the existential threat to its independence.  Learn more at: https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/newsroom/open-society-launches-fund-for-a-free-and-democratic-ukraine