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Target: U.S. Congress, President of the United States, and the Department of State
Goal: Ensure that U.S. diplomacy with Russia centers Ukrainian voices, upholds human rights, and imposes real consequences for war crimes.
The recent summit between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without a ceasefire in Ukraine, despite initial promises and international pressure. Instead, the U.S. administration shifted its stance, aligning more closely with Putin's call for a 'peace accord' without concrete commitments to halt violence or address Russia's ongoing aggression and documented human rights abuses.
This reversal undermines not only Ukrainian sovereignty but also the credibility of the United States on the world stage. The summit provided Putin with a platform to legitimize his actions while the U.S. failed to secure any meaningful concessions or accountability for Russia's invasion, civilian casualties, and forced displacement.
We call on U.S. leaders to take a principled stand: center the voices and needs of Ukrainians, demand an immediate ceasefire, and hold Russia accountable for violations of international law. The U.S. must not reward aggression or normalize relationships with authoritarian leaders at the expense of justice and peace.