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Target: US Congress, European Parliament, and relevant national legislatures
Goal: Ensure that any security guarantees to Ukraine are subject to transparent, democratic oversight and prioritize the voices and interests of the Ukrainian people.
The announcement that the US and European allies could extend Article 5-like security guarantees to Ukraine—reportedly with Russian agreement—marks a significant development in international relations. However, decisions of this magnitude should not be negotiated solely by heads of state or envoys without robust public debate and legislative scrutiny.
Security guarantees affect millions of lives and have long-term consequences for peace, democracy, and sovereignty. The Ukrainian people must be central to any decision about their own security, and lawmakers in the US and Europe must ensure that any agreement is transparent, accountable, and consistent with international law.
We call on our elected representatives to demand open hearings, public consultation, and full legislative oversight before any such security guarantees are finalized or implemented. The future of Ukraine and European security cannot be decided in secret deals or backroom negotiations.