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Target: President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Volodymyr Zelensky, and EU leaders
Goal: Demand that President Trump, Prime Minister Starmer, and all attending leaders refuse to endorse any settlement that forces Ukraine to cede territory to Russia, and guarantee Ukraine’s right to self-determination and security.
As President Zelensky meets with President Trump, Prime Minister Starmer, and European allies at the White House, the world is watching. Recent reports indicate that Russia is demanding Ukraine surrender the Donetsk and Luhansk regions as a condition for peace, with President Trump reportedly expressing private support for this proposal. Such a move would set a dangerous precedent, rewarding aggression and undermining the principle that borders cannot be changed by force.
Ukraine’s sovereignty, recognized by international law, must not be compromised behind closed doors. Any peace settlement must be based on the will of the Ukrainian people, not on the demands of an occupying power. We call on all leaders present at these talks to reject territorial concessions, insist on a ceasefire as a precondition for negotiations, and provide robust security guarantees for Ukraine’s future.
We urge you to stand with Ukraine, uphold international law, and ensure that peace is built on justice, not capitulation.