<p>The American Coalition for Ukraine is extremely alarmed by today’s report that the Trump administration is considering agreeing to Russia’s “offer” of a Ukrainian withdrawal from the Donetsk and Luhansk regions in exchange for a ceasefire.</p>
<p>After over 10 years of war, Russia still does not control 30% of the Donetsk region, including key fortress cities of Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka and others. Rewarding Russia at the diplomatic table for what it failed to achieve on the battlefield would make a mockery of peace through strength.</p>
<p>Instead of placating a dictator who in his 25-year reign invaded Chechnya, Georgia and Ukraine, President Trump should follow through on his initial promise of imposing secondary sanctions on countries that continue doing business with Russia, fueling its war machine. Only peace through strength will stop Russia.</p>