Revolut’s Ukrainian co-founder and CTO Vlad Yatsenko has marked the nation’s Independence Day in a message to employees, describing it as “heartbreaking” but additionally “hopeful and symbolic”.
“Tragically, this 12 months the date additionally marks six months for the reason that full scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia started,” he writes.
Yatsenko thanked those that have helped colleagues based mostly in Ukraine because the agency labored on offering evacuation, monetary and psychological well being help.
Revolut has sought to assist these affected by the invasion by waiving switch charges for sending cash to Ukrainian financial institution accounts, launching donations in partnership with the Crimson Cross and donating £1.5 million itself.
The agency has additionally opened virtually 250,000 refugee accounts to present refugees the flexibility to entry and use their cash whereas away from their house nation.
“The conflict isn’t over, and though this Independence Day is heartbreaking, additionally it is extra hopeful and symbolic than ever,” writes Yatsenko.
“To all Ukrainians, I hope you and your households are protected, and that peace involves a free Ukraine quickly. To everybody else, I want a conflict to by no means come to you or your private home nation.”
He indicators off: “Слава Україні!”, a Ukrainian nationwide salute, which interprets as “Glory to Ukraine!”