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Target: President Donald Trump, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, European Union leaders, and the United Nations
Goal: Call on President Trump, President Zelenskyy, and global leaders to demand an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine as a prerequisite for any peace negotiations, and to reject any process that allows continued violence during talks.
The ongoing war in Ukraine has caused immense human suffering, displacement, and destruction. The recent U.S.-Russia summit failed to secure a ceasefire, and new statements from President Trump suggest a shift toward negotiating a peace agreement without first halting the violence. This approach aligns with the Kremlin's interests and risks legitimizing continued aggression and loss of life.
Negotiating peace while bombs fall is unacceptable. History shows that ceasefires are essential to building trust and creating the conditions necessary for fair and just negotiations. Allowing Russia to continue its attacks during talks only empowers further violence and undermines the possibility of a just resolution.
We call on President Trump, President Zelenskyy, European leaders, and the international community to insist on an immediate, verifiable ceasefire as a prerequisite for any peace negotiations. The lives of Ukrainian civilians and the principles of international law demand nothing less.