Appeasement in Ukraine is not an Option
NATO must not reward Putin’s aggression
QUICK READ: For some weeks now leaders in several Western capitals have floated the idea of a cease-fire as a first step toward ending the war in Ukraine, even as Putin has intensified the scale of the war and rejected serious negotiations unless Ukraine agrees to cede the Donbas region to Russia. President Zelenskyy has unequivocally rejected this “peace for land” formulation. In the face of Russia’s intransigence, NATO nations must double-down on their military and economic support for Ukraine
TAKE ACTION NOW:
BACKGROUND
Although Russian efforts to exterminate the Ukrainian nation has failed, the invasion has caused the deaths of thousands of civilians, the displacement of millions, and the devastation of numerous towns and cities.
Putin’s blockade of grain from Ukraine has also jeopardized the lives millions of people facing starvation
If successful, Moscow’s current offensive against gas-rich Eastern Ukraine would substantially increase Russia’s energy resources, enhancing his global power.
Several prominent world leaders have called for an immediate ceasefire and ultimately a “land for peace solution.”
President Zelenskyy has rejected such a scenario. Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity cannot be negotiated away. A cease-fire would simply freeze the conflict and allow Russia to reinforce its military and politica l presence in. Ukraine. Moreover, Russia’s past acts of aggression and Putin’s call to eliminate the Ukraine, suggests that any peace agreement would be problematic.
The U.S and its NATO allies, must stand firmly with Ukraine by imposing an oil embargo, increasing the economic boycott and supplying advanced weapons. Substantial negotiations can only take place after Russia withdraws its forces. Pressuring Ukraine to appease the Russian leader would be a sign of weakness and reward Moscow for violating international law.
ACTION One: Call the Senate.
Script for Oregon Senators
SEN. MERKLEY: Portland office: 503-326-3386 | D.C. office: 202-224-3753
My name is [--] and I'm a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
We must:
- Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic support for Ukraine.
- Oppose any effort to pressure the Zelenskyy to negotiate under the present condition.
- Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
SEN. WYDEN:
Portland office: 503-326-7525 | D.C. office: 202-224-5244
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
We must:
- Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic support for Ukraine.
- Oppose any effort to pressure the Zelenskyy to negotiate under the present condition.
- Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
We must:
- Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic support for Ukraine.
- Oppose any effort to pressure the Zelenskyy to negotiate under the present condition.
- Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
ACTION TWO: Call the House.
Script for Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01)
Oregon office: 503-469-6010 | DC office: 202-225-0855
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Please ban AR-15s. And body armor. Then invest further in our We must:
- Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic support for Ukraine.
- Oppose any effort to pressure the Zelenskyy to negotiate under the present condition.
- Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Script for Cliff Bentz (OR-02)
Medford office: 541-776-4646 | DC office: 202-225-6730
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
We must:
- Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic support for Ukraine.
- Oppose any effort to pressure the Zelenskyy to negotiate under the present condition.
- Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Script for Earl Blumenauer (OR-03)
Oregon office: 503-231-2300 | DC office: 202-225-4811
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
We must:
- Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic support for Ukraine.
- Oppose any effort to pressure the Zelenskyy to negotiate under the present condition.
- Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Script for Peter DeFazio (OR-04)
Eugene office: 541-465-6732 | DC office: 202-225-6416
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
We must:
- Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic support for Ukraine.
- Oppose any effort to pressure the Zelenskyy to negotiate under the present condition.
- Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Script for Kurt Schrader (OR-05)
Salem office: 503-588-9100 | DC office: 202-225-5711
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
We must:
- Support the Biden administration’s military, economic and diplomatic support for Ukraine.
- Oppose any effort to pressure the Zelenskyy to negotiate under the present condition.
- Guarantee the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
ACTION 3: GOOD TROUBLE
GOOD TROUBLE: Below are opportunities to fight for our democracy. As John Lewis said, go make some “good trouble.”
THURSDAY — January 6 committee's first televised hearing.
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Learn about persuasive language and communication research at the Zoom ASO Movement Briefings every second Wednesday.
Join the campaign to hold the House and Senate at GiveNoGround.org
Work to protect democracy in the House by replacing retiring US Representative Peter DeFazio with another Democrat, replacing Democrat Kurt Schrader, the “Manchin of the House,” with a progressive, and electing a Democrat in Oregon’s new Congressional District 6.
Demand that your primary news source stop creating false equivalencies and just report the truth.
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