Gunma University, in collaboration with the Ukrainian Embassy, has been accommodating Ukrainian students and researchers who were deprived of learning opportunities due to the armed invasion by Russia in February of this year. The university has provided them with accommodations and waived their tuition fees. Additionally, they have received support for travel and living expenses from the Japan Foundation and economic and material assistance from Gunma Prefecture, Maebashi City, Takasaki City, Maebashi Rotary Club, and the general public. As a result, one researcher and four students can pursue their studies and research with peace of mind.

    In September, three of them gave a lecture at Ota High School about the current situation in Ukraine. They used photographs to depict the devastating conditions of the war-torn cities and expressed their desire for peace, urging the audience to understand the truth. Students responded with comments such as, "We were once again reminded of how terrible it is for everyday life to be destroyed by one person's decision. We want to think about what we can do for the evacuees from Ukraine. We want to discern the facts from misinformation."

    They stated, "Our mission, as those who have found refuge here in Japan, is to convey the truth of what is happening in Ukraine to as many people as possible in Japan."