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Target: President Donald Trump, U.S. Congress, European Union leaders, and international policymakers
Goal: Demand that world leaders, including the United States and European Union, categorically reject any territorial concessions to Russia and strengthen their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and security.
As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, the stakes for European and global security could not be higher. President Zelenskyy has made clear that there can be no peace by surrendering Ukrainian land to an invading force. Yet, some policymakers, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have floated the idea of territorial concessions as a path to peace. This is unacceptable.
History shows that appeasement only emboldens aggressors. Any agreement that cedes Ukrainian territory to Russia would legitimize the use of force to redraw borders, endanger neighboring countries, and undermine the foundations of international law. We call on President Trump, Congress, and European leaders to reaffirm their commitment to Ukrainian sovereignty, increase diplomatic and material support, and reject all proposals of land-for-peace deals.
Ukraine’s fight is a fight for democracy, self-determination, and peace in Europe. We must not betray these values.