Unblock Ukraine’s Air Defenses. Uphold Russia Sanctions.

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Dear [Your Elected Official],

I am concerned that two current decisions are weakening American influence over the course of Russia’s war against Ukraine: withholding permission for allied air-defense transfers and effectively suspending the sanctions Congress enacted against Russia.
Our European partners have Patriot and NASAMS interceptors available for Ukraine, but authorization by the Secretary of Defense has not been granted. Blocking allies from providing their own equipment risks undermining confidence in American defense cooperation. It also deprives Ukraine of capabilities that can help protect cities from missile attacks.
Sweeping waivers of the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act have likewise reduced a tool of American influence. Sanctions are most useful when Moscow believes the pressure will continue until its behavior changes. An open-ended waiver weakens that expectation and makes future negotiations harder.
Please support legislation or NDAA amendments that clear a timely path for allied interceptor transfers and restrict indefinite sanctions waivers. These are practical ways for Congress to preserve American credibility, protect civilians, and improve the prospects for a durable settlement.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

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Hello, my name is [Name], and I’m a constituent from [ZIP code].

I am calling to urge [Senator/Representative] to support legislation or an NDAA amendment requiring prompt approval of Patriot and NASAMS interceptor transfers from European allies to Ukraine. The interceptors are already in allied inventories, but the Secretary of Defense is withholding authorization. Ukraine needs them to protect civilians from Russian missiles. Congress should not let Washington block allies ready to help.

Thank you.