Related Article: Can a peace agreement be reached in Ukraine without ceding territory to Russia? - theglobeandmail.com - Sunday, August 17, 2025, 8:22:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Target: President Donald Trump, President Volodymyr Zelensky, European Union Leaders, and the United States Congress
Goal: We call on President Trump, European leaders, and all parties involved to reject any peace agreement that requires Ukraine to surrender its sovereign territory to Russia.
The ongoing war in Ukraine has resulted in immense human suffering and the largest conflict in Europe in generations. Recent reports indicate that the U.S. administration is pressuring Ukraine to accept a peace deal that would recognize Russian control over land seized during the invasion. Such a deal would legitimize territorial conquest by force, violate Ukraine's sovereignty, and betray the international community's commitment to upholding the territorial integrity of all nations.
Ukraine's constitution prohibits ceding territory, and its people have made clear their determination to defend their land. Any peace agreement must be based on justice, respect for international law, and the will of the Ukrainian people—not on the demands of an aggressor. Security guarantees must be robust, credible, and not a substitute for Ukraine's right to self-determination. We urge all negotiators to reject any proposal that rewards aggression and to instead work towards a just and lasting peace that upholds Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.