Before there was a Asphalt & rubber, I spent some time working for the United Nations, prosecuting war criminals from the Balkan and Rwandan conflicts. These are events of mass destruction, where neighbors find ways to dehumanize each other and, in the process, commit acts that reach the level of genocide and crimes against humanity. people.
While those crimes unfolded, the world stood by and watched, and in the case of massacre carried out in SrebrenicaThe forces of good are forced to stand by and watch the evil inflicted right in front of them.
My work then at The Hague was part of an effort to correct the mistakes of indifferent states, who suffered from the guilt of not doing more – not intervening, largely because of the box. Their tools were too limited and complicated at the time.
Over the past weeks, I have found myself once again witnessing neighbors attacking neighbors, and atrocities committed against innocent people. This time period is the same as last time, but it is also different.
The past few days have seen a new front against evil emerge, one that extends beyond the realm of politics and NGOs. In the Flat World by Thomas Friedmaneconomic and business have as much influence as the military and politicians.
Companies willing to draw the line between profit and people are showing that they can affect the world in new ways and that we share a common goal of thriving. This is a new type of modern warfare.
So it’s heartwarming to see those in the motor industry who have a voice and influence in the events around them using that platform, and I sincerely appreciate seeing it in my inbox. I today the following open letter from MV Agusta CEO Timur Sardarov, myself a Russian citizen.
Dear colleagues,
I wanted to talk to you during these difficult times because I’m sure you know that war is breaking out between Russia and Ukraine. For me as a Russian, that was the greatest tragedy of my 40 years of existence. I never thought that I would feel betrayed by the actions of my own country.
I have a lot of friends in Ukraine and a lot of friends and family in Russia. Throughout my upbringing and my parents’ upbringing, we have always considered each other as the closest of nations.
We have free movement between our cities, we never consider each other as different. We support each other, love each other – before the Russian regime commits these terrible atrocities.
All my family was shocked, everyone I knew was shocked, angry and felt betrayed.
The consequences for Europe and the whole world are very unpredictable.
The rhetoric emanating from the Russian and Western media is so polarizing that it makes me sick. I believe most Russians feel the same way. The Russians are a very proud people and in our history no one has betrayed us more than this Putin-led regime.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the Ukrainian people and to the poor Russian soldiers who were thrown into this brotherly murderous conflict.
Sorry for the feelings, but I don’t have many people to express them to and I consider all of you my family.
Best regards,
Timur Sardarov
Source: MV Agusta USA
