Related Article: What will the Trump-Putin meeting mean for the global market? - cityam.com - Friday, August 15, 2025, 9:58:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Target: President Donald Trump, US Congress, and international policymakers
Goal: Urge President Trump and global policymakers to prioritize diplomatic solutions, transparency, and the needs of people over the profits of the defense and oil industries in US-Russia negotiations.
The upcoming meeting between President Trump and President Putin has the potential to shape not only the future of Ukraine, but also the trajectory of global markets and the lives of millions. As investors and corporations speculate on defense and oil stocks, we must not lose sight of what is truly at stake: the urgent need for peace, human rights, and economic stability for all.
Recent market reactions reveal a troubling dynamic—defense and oil industries stand to profit regardless of the outcome, while ordinary people bear the brunt of war, sanctions, and economic instability. The continued commitment to increased military spending by NATO members, even in the event of a ceasefire, diverts resources away from vital social needs such as healthcare, education, and climate action.
We call on President Trump, the US government, and international leaders to ensure that negotiations are transparent and prioritize diplomatic solutions over militarization and corporate profit. Now is the time to invest in peace, support the people of Ukraine, and build a fairer, more just global economy.