Donald Trump just took a shocking and dangerous step—siding with Russia in a United Nations vote over the ongoing war in Ukraine. The United States joined Russia in rejecting a resolution that reaffirmed Ukraine’s sovereignty, marking a dramatic shift away from America’s long-standing support for its democratic allies.
This reckless move sends a chilling message to Ukraine, NATO, and democracies around the world: the United States can no longer be counted on to stand against authoritarian aggression. By aligning with Vladimir Putin, a brutal dictator who has led an unprovoked invasion that has killed tens of thousands of innocent people, Trump is abandoning the very alliances that have helped preserve global stability for decades. He is signaling to dictators that they can invade sovereign nations without fear of U.S. opposition. If Trump continues down this path, he will embolden not only Putin but other authoritarian regimes seeking to invade their neighbors. History has shown that appeasing aggressors only leads to further violence and destruction. Trump’s decision to side with Russia in a major international forum gives legitimacy to Putin’s war and undermines America’s credibility on the global stage. It is an abandonment of American leadership and a betrayal of every ally who has stood with the United States in the fight for democracy and human rights. Trump’s actions don’t just endanger Ukraine—they put Europe and the entire world at risk. Ukraine is fighting not only for its survival but for the principles of sovereignty and self-determination that underpin international order. If the U.S. turns its back on Ukraine, it will only invite further aggression from Russia and other authoritarian regimes looking to expand their power through military force. We cannot allow this betrayal of democratic values to stand. Trump must reverse course and stop siding with Putin over Ukraine. The world is watching, and history will judge those who stood by and allowed democracy to crumble. Sign the petition now to demand that Trump uphold American commitments and stop siding with dictators.
