Demand a Just and Lasting Peace for Ukraine—Reject Pressure to Capitulate

As world leaders meet at the White House to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, we are deeply concerned by calls for Ukraine to 'end the war' by capitulating to Russian demands. Such statements ignore the realities of Russian aggression, the suffering of millions of Ukrainians, and the fundamental principles of international law.

Peace cannot be achieved by forcing Ukraine to surrender its territory, abandon its aspirations for democracy, or accept foreign domination. True peace must be based on justice, accountability, and respect for Ukraine’s right to self-determination—including its right to choose its own alliances and future.

We call on all leaders present at the White House summit to:

• Reject any peace proposals that require Ukraine to cede territory or sovereignty under duress.
• Uphold Ukraine’s right to determine its own alliances, including potential NATO membership.
• Support robust humanitarian and reconstruction aid for Ukraine.
• Hold Russia accountable for war crimes and violations of international law.
• Ensure that any peace negotiations include meaningful participation from Ukrainian civil society and victims of the conflict.

We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and demand a peace process rooted in justice, not appeasement.