Demand Transparent, Inclusive, and Binding Security Guarantees for Ukraine—No Deals Without Ukrainian Voices

The war in Ukraine has caused immense suffering and instability. While recent diplomatic talks between the U.S., Russia, and European partners signal potential progress, we are deeply concerned that critical decisions about Ukraine’s security and future are being made without Ukraine’s full and equal participation.

Security guarantees that resemble NATO’s Article 5 are a positive step, but they must not be brokered behind closed doors or imposed without the consent of the Ukrainian people. History has shown that peace agreements lacking transparency and local participation are unsustainable and can undermine sovereignty.

We call on U.S. and European leaders to ensure that any security framework for Ukraine is:

• Negotiated with Ukraine at the table as an equal partner, not as an afterthought.
• Transparent and subject to public and parliamentary scrutiny in all involved countries.
• Legally binding, with clear mechanisms for enforcement and accountability.
• Respectful of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and right to self-determination, with no forced land swaps or concessions made without democratic consent.
• Inclusive of civil society voices from Ukraine and across Europe.

Peace and security must be built on justice, democracy, and the will of the people—not secret deals or great power politics. Stand with Ukraine for a just, lasting peace.