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Target: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump, President Vladimir Putin, and international mediators
Goal: Ensure that any negotiations involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia are transparent, include civil society voices, and guarantee meaningful security and human rights protections for all Ukrainians.
The ongoing war in Ukraine has resulted in thousands of lives lost every week, with communities facing immense suffering and displacement. While recent talks between President Zelenskyy and President Trump offer hope for a negotiated peace, history shows that top-level diplomacy alone is not enough. Lasting peace requires the meaningful participation of those most affected — including Ukrainian civil society, displaced persons, and marginalized groups.
We are concerned that closed-door negotiations risk sidelining the voices of ordinary Ukrainians and may prioritize political expediency over justice and accountability. Any agreement must be transparent, uphold international law, and ensure robust protections for human rights and security. The involvement of European partners and international bodies is vital to guarantee that peace is not just a political settlement, but a foundation for a just and inclusive future.
We call on all parties to commit to a peace process that is open, inclusive, and centered on the needs and rights of the Ukrainian people.