RAZOM FOR UKRAINE SUPPORTS PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH AGAINST RUSSIA ACT OF 2025

Published: December 22, 2025

December 19, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Razom for Ukraine supports the bipartisan Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act of 2025 and urges House action when Congress returns in January.

Russia has shown it will continue its war against Ukraine as long as it can afford to do so. Congress must raise the cost for the Kremlin and cut off the channels that keep Russia’s war machine running. This bill does that by tightening and expanding sanctions, targeting the sectors and actors that finance Russia’s war, and limiting Russia’s access to the financial systems it uses to keep the war going.

At a pivotal moment, this bipartisan bill signals that Congress is prepared to respond with strength in January. “Russia must face sustained pressure until it stops its brutal attack on Ukraine,” said Diana Godlevskaya, Director of Government Affairs, Razom for Ukraine. “Stopping Russia in Ukraine strengthens our partners and protects U.S. national security by making clear to America’s adversaries that aggression carries real cost. We thank Congressmen Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Meeks (D-NY) for leading this vital effort.”

As Congress reconvenes in January, Razom for Ukraine urges prompt floor consideration of this legislation.

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Razom (“Together” in Ukrainian) is a U.S. nonprofit providing medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and a leading advocate for continued U.S. assistance to Ukraine.

RAZOM FOR UKRAINE APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF FY26 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT

Published: December 17, 2025

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December 17, 2025

RAZOM FOR UKRAINE APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF FY26 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes important provisions to bolster support for Ukraine and expedite an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine. We look forward to President Trump signing this legislation into law.

In the NDAA, Congress reaffirmed that the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) is a key tool to expand U.S. weapons and ammunition production and deliver life-saving arms to Ukraine, alongside allied procurement and arms sales to European partners. Revitalizing America’s defense industrial base, while giving Ukrainians the tools they need to defend themselves, is an America First approach. We urge the Trump administration to act swiftly to issue new contracts under USAI.

We also applaud Congress for creating important new oversight mechanisms for U.S. arms sales to Ukraine, helping ensure that intelligence support continues so Ukrainians can defend against Russia’s air attacks. Critically, this legislation includes the Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act, which authorizes new support to locate, return, and care for Ukrainian children stolen by Russia. Saving abducted Ukrainian children is a key priority of First Lady Melania Trump, and this legislation delivers tools to help accomplish that mission — no deal to end the war should be finalized until every Ukrainian child is safely returned home.

While the FY26 NDAA delivers on key issues to support Ukraine and advance peace, Congress’s work is not done. It’s time to levy new mandatory sanctions on Russia and deliver strong, legally binding security guarantees for Ukraine that protect Ukraine’s long-term freedom, safeguard U.S. security, and end Russia’s war.

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Razom (“Together” in Ukrainian) is a U.S. nonprofit providing medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and a leading advocate for continued U.S. assistance to Ukraine.

RAZOM FOR UKRAINE: PEACE REQUIRES A STRONG UKRAINE

Published: November 21, 2025

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November 21, 2025

RAZOM FOR UKRAINE: PEACE REQUIRES A STRONG UKRAINE

Washington, D.C. — “The Trump administration’s proposed deal would weaken Ukraine and set a dangerous precedent that threatens democracies around the world. No one wants peace more than Ukrainians, who have suffered under the boot of Putin’s cruel invasion,” said Dora
Chomiak, CEO of Razom for Ukraine.

“We are troubled that the Trump administration is pressuring Ukraine to accept a punishing deal under duress. If the Trump administration follows through on its threat to withhold weapons purchased by Europe and end intelligence support, the White House will embolden
Putin, endanger the rest of the free world, and prolong the war, not end it. The White House’s current strategy undermines President Trump’s goal of peace.”

“We call on friends of peace in Congress to urge publicly and privately that any deal to end the war must include ironclad guarantees for Ukraine, guarantees that ensure that Russia cannot use a pause in the fighting to simply rearm and reinvade. A guarantee that lasts only as long as one administration is no guarantee at all.”

“We urge Members of Congress and leaders across the United States to insist that the White House take into account the will of Ukraine’s democratic society. America will be stronger by working together with Ukraine today and in the future, not by pressuring it to accept many of
the terms that Putin has been calling for since day one. Ukraine has proven itself a valuable ally of the United States. The Trump administration must ensure Ukrainians have the tools they need to defend themselves and work together with Ukraine to craft a deal for a just and durable
peace. After nearly four years of fighting for survival, and over a decade since Russia’s first invasion, Ukraine cannot afford a rushed deal.”

“The United States successfully enabled Ukrainians to defend their freedom, weaken Russia’s malicious fighting force, and send a warning to other would-be invaders like Xi Jinping that there is a cost for trying to conquer free people. Now is not the time to give in. We will continue to work with this administration and Congress to secure a just peace that leaves both Ukraine and America safer and stronger.”

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Razom (“Together” in Ukrainian) is a U.S. nonprofit providing medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and a leading advocate for continued U.S. assistance to Ukraine.

Razom: Durable peace requires a strong Ukraine and guarantees that Russia won’t reignite its war

Published: November 19, 2025

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November 19, 2025

Washington, D.C. — “Any durable peace requires a militarily strong Ukraine and firm guarantees that Russia will be unable to reignite its war in the future,” said Mykola Murskyj, director of the Razom advocacy team.

“We know that Vladimir Putin’s goal of subjugating Ukraine hasn’t changed, and that he’s trying to accomplish through political pressure what Russia’s soldiers cannot win on the battlefield. Achieving real peace in Ukraine means guaranteeing Ukrainians can defend themselves — just as they’ve successfully done for almost twelve years — not leaving them vulnerable to Russia’s next attack.

President Trump said Sunday that it’s time for Congress to pass sanctions on Russia, and Razom urges congressional leadership to swiftly pass the bipartisan Sanctioning Russia Act. Americans around the country want to see Russia forced to end its war and return the Ukrainians it holds hostage, including tens of thousands of Ukrainian children. Nothing about Ukraine can be decided without Ukraine and its people.”

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Razom (“Together” in Ukrainian) is a U.S. nonprofit providing medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and a leading advocate for continued U.S. assistance to Ukraine.

Razom for Ukraine applauds new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil

Published: October 23, 2025

October 23, 2025

RAZOM FOR UKRAINE APPLAUDS NEW U.S. SANCTIONS ON RUSSIAN OIL

Washington, D.C. — We applaud the Trump administration’s decisive action to impose new sanctions on Russian oil. This is a strong move that hits Russia exactly where it hurts and makes every day of Putin’s war even more expensive and less sustainable.

As Secretary Scott Bessent said, now is the time for Russia to stop the killing and agree to a ceasefire. By targeting two of Russia’s largest oil companies, the United States is putting a major dent in the Kremlin’s war chest. Sanctioning Russian oil just as Ukraine is battering Russian oil production with drones is a winning formula for forcing Russia to end its war.

It’s essential to keep up the pressure — sanctions must be enforced and updated, and Ukraine must get every weapon it needs to fight back and win. Putin still believes he can outlast the West. We thank the Trump administration for this important step towards proving him wrong.

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Razom (“Together” in Ukrainian) is a U.S. nonprofit providing medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and a leading advocate for continued U.S. assistance to Ukraine.

Razom for Ukraine Endorses REPO Implementation Act 2025

Published: October 20, 2025

Razom for Ukraine Endorses REPO Implementation Act 2025

Washington, D.C., October 20, 2025 — Razom for Ukraine is proud to endorse the bipartisan REPO Implementation Act (S.2918), which was introduced by Senator Risch (R-ID) and Senator Whitehouse (D-RI). This critical legislation provides a moral, legal, and practical pathway to transfer frozen Russian state assets to Ukraine to assist a nation that continues to stand against Russia’s brutal aggression. As this legislation goes to markup by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, there’s no better time to make Russia pay.

This new legislation builds on the successful REPO for Ukrainians Act, which became law in April 2024. By strengthening President Trump’s authority to repurpose Russia’s frozen assets and encouraging our allies to do the same, the REPO Implementation Act ensures Ukraine has predictable and sustained support without additional costs on American taxpayers.

Russia must pay. Ukraine must rebuild. By repurposing Russia’s assets, President Trump will have the tools he needs to lead through strength. Razom calls on Congress to advance this crucial bill — and on global allies to follow America’s lead.

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Razom (“Together” in Ukrainian) is a U.S. nonprofit providing medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and a leading advocate for continued U.S. assistance to Ukraine.

Keeping the pressure on Putin is the only path to peace

Published: October 17, 2025

October 17, 2025

RAZOM FOR UKRAINE: KEEPING THE PRESSURE ON PUTIN IS THE ONLY PATH TO PEACE

Washington, D.C. — As President Trump concludes his meeting with President Zelenskyy and prepares to meet again with Putin, Razom for Ukraine urges the Trump administration to make Russia feel the full weight of American resolve.

“President Trump’s support for Ukraine in recent weeks has led to the best chance yet at peace. But Putin talks peace while his army bombs Ukrainian cities and steals Ukrainian children. This cannot continue,” said Mykola Murskyj, Advocacy Director at Razom for Ukraine.

Secretary of War Hegseth was absolutely right when he said, “You get [peace] when you have real capabilities that adversaries respect.” Congressional leaders and the American people agree. Speaker Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Thune have said that sanctions on Russia are long overdue. New polling found that 73% of Republicans and 72% of Democrats want the U.S. to arm Ukraine and sanction Russia.

Over the past year, Ukraine racked up impressive achievements on the battlefield, regaining previously occupied territory and crippling Russia’s oil production. Meanwhile, Putin continues to make vague promises of negotiation that amount to nothing and only serve to stall for time. Now is the time to capitalize on Ukraine’s successes, not give in to Russian delay tactics.

“Putin doesn’t want peace — he wants permission,” said Murskyj. “Putin doesn’t need another photo op; he needs to end his invasion.” Because Russia wants war, peace can only be achieved by arming Ukraine to the teeth, imposing crippling sanctions on Russia’s economy, and showing American might. Only through strength can President Trump parlay his success in the Middle East into sustained peace in Europe.

For more information or to request an interview, please contact Ostap Yarysh, Media Advisor at Razom, ostap.yarysh@razom.org

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Razom (“Together” in Ukrainian) is a U.S. nonprofit providing medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and a leading advocate for continued U.S. assistance to Ukraine.

Razom Applauds Senate Passage of NDAA with Key Provisions for Peace in Ukraine

Published: October 10, 2025

RAZOM APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF NDAA WITH KEY PROVISIONS FOR PEACE IN UKRAINE

Washington, D.C., October 10, 2025 — Razom for Ukraine applauds the Senate’s passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which will significantly advance President Trump’s efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine and end Russia’s invasion. As the NDAA moves to formal conference, we urge Congress to preserve the many pro-Ukraine and pro-peace provisions included in the Senate version. Razom also applauds Senators Klobuchar (D-MN) and Grassley (R-IA) for S. 2119, the Abducted Ukrainian Children Recovery and Accountability Act — incorporated into the Senate NDAA — to help return tens of thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia and hold perpetrators accountable.

The Senate NDAA equips President Trump with additional tools to push the Kremlin into negotiations to end the war. Razom welcomes the inclusion of provisions that support Ukraine’s defense and the deterrence of future Russian aggression, as well as the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), which creates American jobs to revitalize the U.S. defense industrial base while saving lives in Ukraine. We encourage President Trump to issue USAI contracts and get Americans back to work rebuilding the Arsenal of Democracy, especially for desperately needed Patriot air defenses. We particularly applaud Senate Armed Services Chairman Wicker and Ranking Member Reed for their leadership in ensuring the inclusion of these important provisions.

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Razom commends President Trump’s support for Ukraine victory

Published: September 23, 2025

RAZOM COMMENDS PRESIDENT TRUMP’S SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE VICTORY

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 23, 2025 — Razom for Ukraine commends President Trump for his leadership at the United Nations and his remarks affirming support for Ukraine’s victory over Russia’s faltering invasion.

“I think Ukraine, with the support of the European Union, is in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form… Why not? Russia has been fighting aimlessly for three and a half years,” wrote President Trump in a post on Truth Social. “Putin and Russia are in BIG Economic trouble, and this is the time for Ukraine to act.”

“President Trump showed today that he knows Ukrainians are winners,” said Director of Advocacy for Razom for Ukraine Mykola Murskyj. “Military planners at the Pentagon are studying Ukraine’s miraculous victory in the Battle of the Black Sea, forcing Russia’s fleet to retreat from Crimea for the first time in over a century.”

“I hope we see President Trump double down by signing a U.S.-Ukraine drone partnership deal—Ukraine is literally writing the handbook on how to win a war with drones, and the United States can’t afford to miss out.”

“This is the kind of leadership that wins Nobel Peace Prizes. President Trump sent a clear signal to Vladimir Putin that any more raids into NATO airspace will result in Russian aircraft getting shot out of the sky, and he gave voice to the majority of Americans who want to see Ukraine win and Russia lose. Putin only respects strength, and that’s exactly what we saw from President Trump today.”

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For media inquiries please reach out to Julian Hayda (julian.hayda@razom.org or 773-505-4806). Razom (“Together” in Ukrainian) is a U.S. nonprofit providing medical and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and a leading advocate for continued U.S. assistance to Ukraine.

Voices That Endure: New Ukrainian Books for a World That Must Listen

Published: September 12, 2025

As Ukrainians fight for their freedom, they never stop speaking to the wider world—telling stories that carry grief and hope, rage and resilience, loss and love. This year, several powerful new books have been released in English, ensuring that Ukrainian voices are heard far beyond the battlefield. These works are not only literature; they are testaments of endurance, identity, and truth.

Artem Chapeye

Ordinary People Don’t Carry Machine Guns

Translator: Zenia H. Tompkins

Artem Chapaye, a journalist and novelist turned soldier, once embraced pacifism. In this book, he reckons with what happens when war is thrust upon “ordinary people.” His raw account challenges readers to consider the choices forced upon Ukrainians when survival itself is at stake.

Danielle Leavitt

By the Second Spring

Seven Lives and One Year of the War in Ukraine

Through seven deeply human portraits, Danielle Leavitt chronicles a year of war that reshaped lives forever. Her prose brings readers into kitchens, streets, and hospital rooms, revealing intimate moments that show not just suffering, but also endurance and unexpected tenderness in wartime.

Victoria Amelina

Looking at Women, Looking at War

Prose translated by Daisy Gibbons
Poetry translated by Uilleam Blacker

The final work of the late Victoria Amelina, one of Ukraine’s brightest literary voices, is both a witness account and an elegy. On the evening of June 27th, 2023, Amelina and three international writers stopped for dinner in the embattled Donetsk region. When a Russian cruise missile hit the restaurant, Amelina suffered grievous head injuries, and lost consciousness. She died on July 1st. She was thirty-seven. She left behind an incredible account of the ravages of war and the cost of resistance. Honest, intimate, and wry, this book will be celebrated as a classic.

THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING winner

Olia Hercules

Strong Roots

This is an ode to the land, to ideas of home and belonging, and to family stories and recipes passed down the generations – the tang of sour cherries, the best way to make borsch. It is an account of resilience in the hardest of circumstances. Strong Roots brims with hope and grief. It lays bare the compromises and betrayals of generations struggling and surviving through war, peace, invasion and exile. It is an uplifting reminder of how much the human spirit can endure when born from a land rich with strong roots.

To meet Olian Hercules and two more Ukrainian writers as they explore what it means to live with, remember, and resist occupation, join us on October 24 at an event that is part of Razom’s Ukrainian Cultural Festival. Secure your tickets here.

Women and War

Letters from Ukraine to the Free World

Edited and translated by Aurélie Bros

How would you communicate the realities of living in a warzone to someone who has never had this experience? Thirty Ukrainian women, ages 10 to 72, answered this question in letters that emanate power, depth, pain, strength, and resilience. These fragments of life reveal the horrors of conflict but also the humanity of survivors.

These books remind us that war is not only fought on the frontlines, but also in stories, memories, and the will to speak truth to the world.

Look for some of these authors during Razom’s Ukrainian Cultural Festival in October – and most of all, seek out their books. By reading them, you honor their courage, carry their voices forward, and ensure that Ukraine’s story is never silenced.