Demand Robust Security Guarantees and an Immediate Ceasefire for Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine continues to inflict immense suffering and instability, we are alarmed by proposals that would force Ukraine to cede territory or accept limits on its military capacity. Such outcomes would reward aggression and set a dangerous precedent for international law and the rights of sovereign nations.

President Zelensky has repeatedly called for a ceasefire as a prerequisite for any meaningful peace talks, yet some negotiators have deprioritized this demand. Civilians in Donetsk and across Ukraine continue to face violence, displacement, and uncertainty. The international community must not pressure Ukraine into an unjust agreement or allow powerful actors to dictate terms that undermine Ukrainian sovereignty.

We urge all parties to:

• Support an immediate, unconditional ceasefire to end the violence and save lives.
• Reject any settlement that requires Ukraine to surrender territory or accept limits on its armed forces.
• Guarantee Ukraine’s right to self-determination, security, and the rebuilding of its military capacity.
• Ensure that all security guarantees are binding, transparent, and enforceable, with international oversight.
• Include Ukrainian civil society and affected communities in the peace process to ensure a just and lasting resolution.

Lasting peace in Ukraine is only possible if justice, sovereignty, and human rights are at the center of negotiations. We demand that world leaders act with courage and principle, not expediency.