Open Letter – A call for Peace in Ukraine and Russia
To:
President of the Russian Federation, His Excellency Vladimir V. Putin
President of the United States, His Excellency Mr. Donald J. Trump
President of Ukraine, His Excellency Mr. Volodymyr O. Zelensky
President of the European Commission, Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs & Security Policy, Her Excellency Kaja Kallas
Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Friedrich Merz
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, His Excellency Rob A. A. Jetten
Secretary General of North Atlantic Treaty Organization, His Excellency Mark Rutte
OSCE Chairman-in-Office, His Excellency Ignazio Cassis
SG of the United Nations, His Excellency António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres
Open letter
Re: A call for Peace in Ukraine and Russia
Bussum, The Netherlands, 15 June 2026
Your Excellencies,
At Peace SOS and the undersigned peace organizations, scientists and other supporters, we follow the news and stories from within Ukraine with a deep pain and concern about further escalation. We have less contact with people in Russia, but following the news, we assume that the people in Russia are also suffering severely. Pain has accumulated on all sides for many years.
What we do
Promote Peace
We advocate for nonviolent solutions through diplomacy, dialogue, and humanitarian aid.
Support Local Peace-builders
We work with grassroots and diaspora partners who know their communities best.
Raise Awareness
We write, speak, and engage with media to amplify peaceful alternatives.
Empower Women & Children
We strengthen voices often silenced, especially in conflict zones.
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