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Target: President Joe Biden, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Goal: We call on US, European, and Ukrainian leaders to ensure that any security guarantees for Ukraine are transparent, democratically accountable, and uphold the sovereignty and self-determination of the Ukrainian people.
The ongoing negotiations between the United States, European Union, and Russia regarding security guarantees for Ukraine are a critical turning point for peace and justice in the region. While the willingness to provide Article 5-like protections is a positive development, there are serious concerns about the lack of clarity, transparency, and democratic oversight in these discussions.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has emphasized the importance of clear, actionable guarantees that genuinely protect Ukraine's sovereignty. However, the details remain vague, and there is no assurance that the Ukrainian people or civil society will have a meaningful say in the final agreement. Furthermore, any deal must respect Ukraine's right to self-determination, including its aspirations for EU accession, and must not be negotiated over the heads of those most affected.
We urge all parties to prioritize a peace process that is transparent, inclusive, and rooted in international law and human rights. Security guarantees must be binding, enforceable, and developed in consultation with Ukrainian civil society. The world is watching, and the Ukrainian people deserve nothing less than full democratic participation in decisions about their future.