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Target: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, President Alexander Stubb, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, and President Donald Trump
Goal: Ensure that any peace negotiations fully respect Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the democratic will of its people, and reject any settlement that legitimizes aggression or trades away Ukrainian land.
The upcoming summit in Washington brings together European leaders, President Zelenskyy, and President Trump at a pivotal moment for Ukraine and the future of peace in Europe. While diplomatic engagement is essential, we are deeply concerned by reports that negotiations may include proposals to freeze front lines or force Ukraine to withdraw from its own territory in exchange for a so-called 'peace agreement.'
Such arrangements risk rewarding aggression and undermining international law, setting a dangerous precedent for future conflicts. The Ukrainian people have suffered immense loss and have repeatedly expressed their desire for a free, democratic, and sovereign Ukraine. Any peace process must center Ukrainian voices, uphold their rights, and guarantee their security—not serve the interests of aggressors or external powers.
We call on all leaders involved in these talks to reject any settlement that compromises Ukraine's sovereignty, legitimizes illegal annexations, or imposes terms without the full consent of the Ukrainian people. Lasting peace can only be achieved through justice, accountability, and respect for international law.