A message sent today:
Let me start by expressing my heartfelt concern for all in Ukraine, and stress our condemnation for the Russian invasion. Our thoughts are with those affected by the unfolding and shocking events.
We are acutely aware of the privileged position we are in and are committed to helping the Ukrainian people and Ukrainian scientists as much as we can. We have made all our research content, books and journals, freely available in Ukraine. For those researchers able to continue with their work we don't want any barriers to be in their way. Given the scale of the mounting humanitarian crisis, Springer Nature, along with our owner Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, have jointly pledged 1.5 million euros to support refugee relief including children profoundly impacted by the war and scientists who are fleeing the region with their families.
A number of you have been in touch to ask whether you should still be accepting manuscripts from Russian researchers. The answer is yes and let me explain why.
