NEW: 30 members of Congress are urging President Biden to pursue direct diplomacy for a negotiated settlement to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
The letter recognizes the difficulties involved in engaging Russia given its illegal invasion — but make the case that now is the time 🧵
The letter recognizes the difficulties involved in engaging Russia given its illegal invasion — but make the case that now is the time 🧵
In recent weeks, the risk of nuclear war has increased, fighting escalated, and global economic insecurity deepened.
Thousands of people are dead and tens of millions more impacted. Skyrocketing prices in wheat, fertilizer, and fuel are driving global hunger and poverty.
Thousands of people are dead and tens of millions more impacted. Skyrocketing prices in wheat, fertilizer, and fuel are driving global hunger and poverty.
If the war goes on, these crises will escalate. As @POTUS has said, “there’s going to have to be a negotiated settlement here.”
That's why the Members call for military and economic support for Ukraine to be paired with proactive diplomacy for a realistic ceasefire framework.
That's why the Members call for military and economic support for Ukraine to be paired with proactive diplomacy for a realistic ceasefire framework.
The majority of voters support this call for diplomacy.
Recent @DataProgress polling shows 57% approval of negotiation to end the war, even if it means some compromise with Russia. 59% agree the U.S. has a leading role to play in such negotiations.
dataforprogress.org/blog/2022/9/27…
Recent @DataProgress polling shows 57% approval of negotiation to end the war, even if it means some compromise with Russia. 59% agree the U.S. has a leading role to play in such negotiations.
dataforprogress.org/blog/2022/9/27…
The letter was endorsed by @QuincyInst, @WinWithoutWar, @justfp, @FCNL, and more.
The full letter, including the lawmakers' outline of what a negotiated settlement could look like, can be found here ➡️
progressives.house.gov/_cache/files/5…
The full letter, including the lawmakers' outline of what a negotiated settlement could look like, can be found here ➡️
progressives.house.gov/_cache/files/5…
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