The Brussels 2025 Declaration Building Global Solidarity with Ukraine Conference

Introductory note The March 20 meeting of the Solidarity with Ukraine Conference Organising Committee decided that the following text should not be adopted as a final declaration of the conference. It is proposed rather as a draft document that the Ukraine Solidarity Campaigns in England, Wales and Scotland and the European Network for Solidarity with Ukraine and its affiliates are launching for discussion and amendment—with a view to its adoption by a future teleconference of as many Ukraine solidarity organisations globally as would want to support it.
In this way, the conference organisers hope that the text will be a useful tool for develop a common vision of work and practical collaboration by organisations and networks involved in Ukraine solidarity everywhere.
The text will still be available for endorsement by organisations and individuals as what it now is—a statement for improvement by the collective contribution of Ukraine solidarity activists in all countries.

We, the undersigned, have participated in the Solidarity with Ukraine conference, held in Brussels on March 26-27, 2025. We stand united in unwavering support for Ukraine’s military and civilian resistance to Russia’s brutal invasion.
Our support for Ukraine is rooted in the principles of self-determination, human rights and freedom. We also align with the struggles of Ukraine’s workers, trade unions, feminist movements and ecological and LGBTQ+ activists.
Together, we express solidarity with:

The millions who have been displaced within or outside Ukraine and those who have lost loved ones.

The soldiers who have been injured or maimed and the countless victims of criminal Russian bombings.
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The workers and volunteers maintaining Ukraine’s essential services under deadly threats—hospitals, ambulances, power stations, transport networks, and more.
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The Prisoners of War, those enduring forced Russification in occupied territories, and families torn apart by the abduction of children to Russia.
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The antiwar protesters in the Russian Federation, particularly those advocating for Russia’s defeat in Ukraine, knowing that this could open the door to a democratic revolution in their country.
The dangerous collusion in their aggressive actions against Ukraine of US President Donald Trump and Russian autocrat Vladimir Putin risks the partition of the country while emboldening far-right forces and undermining democratic rights globally.
Labour and trade union movements and civil society organisations of all countries should demand that their governments implement the following approach to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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A Just and Lasting Peace for Ukraine:
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Reject coercive agreements that cement Russian occupation of Ukrainian territories.
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Support Ukraine’s right to exist as a unified, democratic nation.
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Ensure Ukraine’s full participation in all peace negotiations, and its right of veto over any part, or all, of any agreement reached between other parties. Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.
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For a demilitarised zone along both sides of Ukraine’s internationally recognised border with Russia.
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Military and Economic Support:
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Provide Ukraine with critical weaponry to maintain defensive and offensive capabilities, and sovereignty over its entire territory.

Confiscate frozen Russian assets and channel them into Ukraine’s reconstruction.
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Cancel Ukraine’s international debt.
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Prevent foreign governments, corporations and oligarchs from exploiting Ukraine’s natural resources, ensuring agreements are environmentally sustainable and under democratic oversight.
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Cut Putin’s War Funding:
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Block Russia’s fossil fuel exports particularly when carried by unsafe “shadow fleets.” Stop western companies’ provision of insurance for their transportation.
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Stop the shipping, insurance and consumption of Russian Liquefied Natural Gas exports.
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Extend sanctions to other key exports like metals.
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Demand Western countries penalise their own companies that continue, directly or indirectly, to do business with and within the Russian Federation, and push for UN-level sanctions to apply to all companies doing business with Russia.
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Justice and Accountability:
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Establish international mechanisms to investigate and address Russian war crimes.
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Demand the safe return of abducted Ukrainian children, POWs and Ukrainian civilians imprisoned by Russia, and the prosecution of those responsible.
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Protect Refugee and Asylum Rights:
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Defend the rights of Ukrainian refugees and provide asylum to antiwar Russians. Demand the same rights for refugees and asylum seekers from other conflict zones.
We demand the following action:
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Convene an international “Save Ukraine” summit to coordinate robust financial and military support.

Pass a UN resolution rejecting any “peace agreement” forced on Ukraine by bilateral negotiations between the Russian Federation and the US. Demand a peace conference under UN auspices.
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Ensure military aid is financed fairly through taxes on billionaires, corporations and seized Russian assets. If military budgets must increase to help defend Ukraine, they should be funded by taxing the wealthiest segments of society.
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Nationalise arms production to end war profiteering and enforce international sovereignty standards.
In the absence of a broader European peace and cooperation framework, no ceasefire or peace agreement should include any restrictions on Ukraine’s right to join future alliances.

Together we say: Trump-Putin: Ukraine is not for sale! No to partition! Russian troops out!

Organising Committee, Solidarity with Ukraine Conference
Brussels, March 26-27, 2025

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