Demand Accountability and Transparency in U.S.-Russia Alaska Summit: No Backroom Deals on Ukraine or Alaska's Resources

The upcoming summit between President Trump and President Putin in Alaska carries enormous stakes for the future of Ukraine, U.S.-European relations, and Alaska’s people and environment. Reports suggest the administration may offer access to Alaska’s mineral-rich lands or relax aviation sanctions in exchange for a deal on Ukraine—moves that would betray both the Ukrainian people and Alaskans.

Ukrainian President Zelensky and European allies have made clear that any peace process must include Ukraine and must not reward territorial aggression. Furthermore, Alaska’s lands and resources are not bargaining chips for international negotiations. Indigenous communities, environmental advocates, and all Americans deserve a say in decisions that affect their future.

We call on President Trump and the U.S. government to:

• Reject any deal that cedes Ukrainian territory or undermines Ukraine’s sovereignty.
• Refuse to offer Alaska’s resources or land access to foreign powers without public consultation and consent from Indigenous communities.
• Maintain strong alliances with Europe and uphold sanctions on Russia until a just and lasting peace is achieved.
• Ensure all negotiations are transparent and include input from Congress, allies, and affected communities.

America must stand for democracy, self-determination, and environmental protection—not secretive deals that benefit autocrats and corporations at the expense of people and the planet.