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Target: President of the United States, U.S. Congress, European Union leaders, and NATO member governments
Goal: Urge U.S. and European leaders to commit to strong, enforceable security guarantees for Ukraine as part of any peace agreement.
The ongoing war in Ukraine has caused immense suffering, displacement, and loss of life. Recent reports indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled a willingness to consider U.S. and European security guarantees for Ukraine, similar to NATO's collective defense mandate, as part of a future peace deal. This is a crucial opportunity for the international community to stand firmly with the Ukrainian people and ensure their right to security and self-determination.
We call on our leaders to seize this moment and commit to robust, enforceable security guarantees for Ukraine. Such guarantees must be clear, binding, and backed by the political will and resources necessary to deter future aggression. Peace in Ukraine is not only a moral imperative but also essential for global stability and the protection of democratic values.