Dear John,
As Trump celebrates Vladmir Putin and Republicans in the U.S. fail to
denounce Putin's escalating aggression^1, the people of Ukraine are
bearing the brunt of these attacks. Shelling and street violence in
Ukraine's biggest cities is killing people and destroying civilian
infrastructure.^2 More than 500,000 people have fled the country as
refugees, and there are thousands more trying to leave behind them.^3
[ [link removed] ]Sign now to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people and support peace
over war and destruction.
The response from the international community has been resounding—the U.S.
has imposed sanctions, Germany cancelled a major Russian pipeline, rallies
of solidarity have occurred across the globe, and protesters, including
thousands in Russia, have pressured lawmakers to deescalate Putin's
war.^4, 5
[ [link removed] ]Join the growing global movement to support the Ukrainian people, and
ensure our lawmakers know that we demand a diplomatic solution.
–Mana, Ankur, Jenn, Casey, and the rest of the team
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Dear MoveOn member,
Ukrainian children and families woke up yesterday to sounds of explosions,
as Vladimir Putin launched a ruthless, unnecessary, deadly attack—the
opening foray of what is fast becoming a devastating war.
[ [link removed] ]Please add your name in solidarity with the Ukrainian people—as we all
seek to support them through and beyond this conflict.
We are in solidarity with the people of Ukraine in the face of Russia's
choice to launch an aggressive war. We commit to international efforts to
end the war, promote peace and diplomacy, and support the Ukrainian
people.
[4]Sign the petition
Ukraine is a democracy that elects its own leaders—yet Russia's Vladimir
Putin is now threatening the safety, democracy, and freedom of the
Ukrainian people.
Putin's decision to go to war in Ukraine was his own choice—and he has
been using disinformation to lay the groundwork for this aggression.^6 It
will have devastating effects on the Ukrainian people, the Russian people,
and, potentially, the global community and economy. War is never the
answer, and it is wrong for citizens to bear the cost of Putin's power
grab.
While the U.S. government and international allies pursued diplomatic
efforts to prevent Russia's aggression, Putin has now launched attacks
that will lead to death and destruction and jeopardize Ukraine's autonomy.
The U.S. needs to work with international allies to hold Putin
accountable, bring this conflict to an end, and support the Ukrainian
people. We need to ensure we invest in and prepare for yet another refugee
crisis. And we need to make sure that no U.S. military action takes place
without congressional approval and only after all other diplomatic options
are exhausted.
In the days ahead, we'll find more direct ways to support the immediate
needs of Ukrainians suffering from this war, to advocate for a swift and
reasonable end to this conflict, and to hold right-wing politicians in our
own country accountable for justifying Putin's war of aggression and
disinformation. But for now, we start with solidarity with the people
whose country has turned into a war zone overnight and who need to hear
the global community is with them.
[ [link removed] ]Click here to add your name in solidarity, and then pass it along to
your friends.
Thanks for all you do.
—Mana, Dan, Isbah, Justin, and the rest of the team
Sources:
1. "Republicans pick Putin over democracy — and Rick Scott's creepy
blueprint for America shows why," Salon, February 24, 2022
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2. "Dozens wounded in shelling of Kharkiv as Russia strikes buildings with
suspected cluster munitions," The Washington Post, February 28, 2022
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3. "Photos and videos show long waits, traffic jams at border crossings as
thousands try to leave Ukraine," The Washington Post, February 28, 2022
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4. "Western nations impose sanctions and cut off key pipeline with Russia
after Putin orders troops into Ukraine's breakaway regions," CNN, February
23, 2022
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5. "Antiwar protesters take to the streets around the world in support of
Ukraine," NPR, February 27, 2022
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6. "Russia uses disinformation on Ukraine military aggressions as a
pretext for war," PBS "News Hour," February 23, 2022
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