1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

As Ukraine enters a critical phase of peace negotiations, I urge you to make your support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and right to self-defense unmistakably public. What Congress says—or fails to say—right now will shape the outcome of that meeting. Silence at this juncture would be interpreted as acquiescence. Congress must state that: • Ukraine’s borders cannot be rewritten by force. • Ukraine retains the sovereign right to choose its own political and security future. • No U.S.-backed agreement can trade Ukrainian territory or independence for short-term quiet. Congress must affirm that continued military support is not an obstacle to peace, but a prerequisite for it. Public, bipartisan congressional support—stated clearly and forcefully—is one of the few counterweights available to ensure negotiations reflect democratic values rather than authoritarian leverage. I urge you to speak out now: the United States stands with Ukraine’s sovereignty, today and after any talks conclude.