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Target: President Donald Trump, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and other attending leaders
Goal: Ensure that any peace negotiations regarding Ukraine are transparent, inclusive, and uphold the sovereignty and democratic rights of Ukraine, with meaningful participation from European partners and civil society.
Recent developments have seen European and NATO leaders join President Zelenskyy for a key meeting with President Trump at the White House, following concerns that Ukraine could be pressured into an unfavorable peace deal with Russia. The presence of European leaders is a positive step, but it is not enough.
We urge all parties to commit to a transparent process that centers the voices of Ukrainians and respects Europe's stake in regional security. Peace cannot be brokered behind closed doors or at the expense of Ukraine's sovereignty and democracy. The international community must ensure that any agreement is just, durable, and reflects the will of the people most affected.