A new initiative urging craft brewers to raise funds and show solidarity with Ukraine has been announced. Led by drinks writer and Ukraine’s first certified Cicerone, Lana Svitankova, ‘Drinkers For Ukraine’ will consist of a series of as-yet-unconfirmed events throughout March to raise funds for humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. The initiative is calling for businesses to participate in their own charity online auctions and donate the proceeds to the International Red Cross. The project is also asking brewers to produce and sell a version of ‘Resist’ - a recipe for an ‘anti-imperial’ stout developed by displaced Ukrainian brewers, with profits going to the Red Cross. “The messages of support we’ve already received from our international friends have meant so much,” said Svitankova. “With Drinkers for Ukraine, we want to channel this solidarity into real, practical help for the people dealing with the devastating consequences of this tragic and illegal war.” Earlier this week, Stoli Group CEO Damian McKinney told Just Drinks’ that the group will launch a limited edition Stoli to help raise awareness and funds for people in Ukraine impacted by the conflict with Russia. “We will do whatever we can to help the people of Ukraine to get through this period” – Stoli Group CEO Damian McKinney