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Target: President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and the U.S. Department of State
Goal: Ensure that all U.S.-brokered peace negotiations prioritize transparency, accountability, and the inclusion of Ukrainian civil society and impacted communities, rather than serving as a platform for political self-promotion.
President Trump's upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin is being framed as a historic opportunity to end the war in Ukraine. However, repeated public statements and actions suggest that the president's desire for personal recognition—specifically, the Nobel Peace Prize—is influencing the diplomatic process.
Peace negotiations must not be used as a stage for self-promotion or short-term political gain. The people of Ukraine, and all those impacted by war, deserve a process that centers their voices, prioritizes human rights, and upholds international law. Rushed or opaque deals risk legitimizing aggression, undermining democratic values, and setting dangerous precedents for future conflicts.
We call on the U.S. government to commit to a transparent, accountable, and participatory approach in all peace negotiations, ensuring that the needs and rights of affected populations come first—not the personal ambitions of any leader.