Ukrainian-Americans in NYC Rally for Ceasefire Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit in Alaska

Trump-Putin Summit Focuses on Ukraine War

• 🎯 The high-stakes meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska aims to address the ongoing war in Ukraine.
• 🗓️ This marks Putin's first visit to US soil in a decade, occurring at a critical juncture in the conflict.
• 🇺🇦 Russia currently controls one-fifth of Ukraine, with intensifying attacks and July being the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since May 2022.

Trump's Stance on Peace Negotiations

• 🗣️ President Trump stated there will be severe consequences if Putin is not interested in a peace deal, emphasizing his goal is to save lives.
• 🤝 Trump believes Putin uses violence as a negotiating tactic but also thinks it could hurt him.
• ⚖️ Trump admitted a 25% chance of the meeting failing but hopes to bring Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy together if successful.

Ukrainian President's Demands

• 🕊️ Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, who is not attending the one-on-one meeting, is calling for a ceasefire first, followed by negotiations.
• 🛡️ Backed by European leaders, Zelenskyy also demands security guarantees.
• 🗺️ Zelenskyy is concerned about potential discussions between Trump and Putin regarding territory exchange.

Ukrainian-American Community in NYC

• 🗽 A significant Ukrainian population in New York City, particularly in the East Village (Little Ukraine), is actively calling for peace.
• 🙏 Church members gathered to pray for peace in Ukraine.
• 🏛️ The Ukrainian Reconstruction Project, a conference set for Washington, aims to lobby Congress for a deal.

Human Cost of the Conflict

• 💔 The war has raged for over 1268 days, resulting in more than 300,000 deaths, including many innocent women and children.
• 🏠 Two million people have lost their homes, with 1.6 billion children in occupied territories.
• ✈️ Ukrainian Americans shared harrowing stories of friends and family back home affected by ongoing Russian missile and drone strikes.