Related Article: Trump favours full peace over ceasefire - news.rthk.hk - Sunday, August 17, 2025, 12:25:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Target: President Donald Trump, US Congress, Department of State, European Union leaders
Goal: To urge the US administration and international partners to center Ukrainian sovereignty, civilian protection, and democratic accountability in all peace negotiations, and to reject any process that legitimizes aggression or excludes those most affected.
The recent announcement by President Trump to drop the push for an immediate ceasefire in favor of a 'full peace accord' marks a dangerous shift in US policy on the war in Ukraine. Ceasefires, while imperfect, can save lives and open space for meaningful negotiations. Abandoning this demand risks emboldening aggressors and prolonging violence on the ground.
History shows that peace deals negotiated behind closed doors, or under pressure from powerful states, often fail to deliver justice or security for those most impacted. The people of Ukraine deserve a transparent process that centers their voices, upholds international law, and ensures accountability for war crimes and aggression.
We call on President Trump and all international actors to reject any approach that puts expediency or geopolitical interests above human rights and self-determination. The path to peace must be built on justice, not on the terms of those who initiated violence.