In this situation, I think the most important effort is to help the Ukrainian army prolong the conflict so that: - The West has more time for tougher sanctions. - Sanctions start affecting Russia - The morale on the Russian side weakens, forcing Putin to stop the advance.
To support the military, I recommend https://www.blue-yellow.lt/en/ Its an organization that has been operating there since 2014, providing military and humanitarian support.
My trusted sources tell me that money spent there is even more efficient than directly supporting the Ukrainian army and their bank account.
Yes! That’s exactly my thoughts. In addition, if Putin faces high resistance, it will show other regimes that such actions will not be tolerated.
Can you tell more about what those trusted sources say about Blue/Yellow? I’m considering making a significant donation but I won’t do it blindly. How exactly can they be more effective than Ukrainian army?
I’m particularly interested in affecting the outcome and aftermath of this war (long-term effects), rather than short-term humanitarian help.
I do not have any numbers to back this up unfortunately. Its based on a conversation with someone who knows people in Ukraine’s Rada (their parliament) who are very well informed about the situation. They said that this charity has been there since the 2014 invasion, helping the army with supplies and providing humanitarian aid.
I suppose the reason why this charity might be more effective than directly sending money to the army is the general tendency for government bureaucracy to be slow and less efficient. Although I think direct transfers to the army are still quite effective.
In this situation, I think the most important effort is to help the Ukrainian army prolong the conflict so that:
- The West has more time for tougher sanctions.
- Sanctions start affecting Russia
- The morale on the Russian side weakens, forcing Putin to stop the advance.
To support the military, I recommend https://www.blue-yellow.lt/en/ Its an organization that has been operating there since 2014, providing military and humanitarian support.
My trusted sources tell me that money spent there is even more efficient than directly supporting the Ukrainian army and their bank account.
Yes! That’s exactly my thoughts. In addition, if Putin faces high resistance, it will show other regimes that such actions will not be tolerated.
Can you tell more about what those trusted sources say about Blue/Yellow? I’m considering making a significant donation but I won’t do it blindly. How exactly can they be more effective than Ukrainian army?
I’m particularly interested in affecting the outcome and aftermath of this war (long-term effects), rather than short-term humanitarian help.
Hi Filip,
I do not have any numbers to back this up unfortunately. Its based on a conversation with someone who knows people in Ukraine’s Rada (their parliament) who are very well informed about the situation. They said that this charity has been there since the 2014 invasion, helping the army with supplies and providing humanitarian aid.
I suppose the reason why this charity might be more effective than directly sending money to the army is the general tendency for government bureaucracy to be slow and less efficient. Although I think direct transfers to the army are still quite effective.