The Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL) condemns in the strongest possible
terms the actions of the Russian Federation government in invading the sovereign state of
Ukraine and engaging in war against the Ukrainian people. We stand together with Ukrainian
NLP colleagues, the Ukrainian people, Russian NLP colleagues and Russian people who
condemn the actions of the Russian Federation government, and all those around the world
who have been impacted by the invasion.
As a small token of our solidarity with the Ukrainian people, the ACL has decided to
temporarily sever its ties with Russia-based organizations, while at the same time
allowing Russian scientists to remain part of the ACL community. In practice, this means
that the ACL will refrain from accepting any sponsorship or allowing any exhibits from
Russian-headquartered entities at ACL-run events. Russian scholars are still welcome to
participate in ACL events and publish at ACL venues.
The ACL is committed to peace and condemns any form of violence and harassment. We are
also committed to peaceful co-operation, mutual understanding, and tolerance across
borders. NLP scholars from both Ukraine and Russia are welcome to get in touch with the
ACL with any concerns.
Tim Baldwin, on behalf of the ACL Executive