EARTH FUTURE ACTION
At Earth Future Action, we absolutely condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This is a personal issue for us. We have friends in Ukraine, and this is why we have supported giving aid to Ukraine.
However, the war is a very dangerous situation not only for
Ukraine but also for the whole world. A ceasefire must be declared as soon as
possible.
Supporters of the war assured us that the "counteroffensive"
of 2023 would produce a great Ukrainian victory. In reality, it totally
failed.
The war in Ukraine is a direct threat to the survival of the planet. It can
directly lead to a nuclear war between the world's two largest nuclear powers;
this is a fact. Meanwhile, it has been an appallingly bloody war in terms of
casualties, killing hundreds of thousands. One thing the war is not doing is
saving Ukraine from disaster. It has prevented Russia from conquering Ukraine,
which is important. However, Ukraine is being destroyed by this war. Those
American and European leaders who egg on the war are only destroying Ukraine.
Indeed, there is reason to question the integrity of some of these leaders.
There is reason to believe that they want to use the Ukrainian people as
cannon fodder as part of a mad scheme to topple President Putin somehow and
replace him with some fantasy figure who exists only in their heads.
Unlike Biden, Trump has made an effort
to stop the disaster. Hopefully, his efforts will succeed.
Nevertheless, it is a disgrace that
this war has been allowed to continue. If the nuclear threat alone is not
severe enough in terms of atomic weapons, there is also the fact that there
are a whole series of giant nuclear power plants in the middle of their
conflict zones. If the war continues, it's only a matter of time before some
plants are destroyed. So, the time for peace is now, and we call for an
immediate ceasefire! Details for what's to come can be figured out later, but
the war needs to stop today!
THE THREAT OF A GLOBAL NUCLEAR WAR
CLOSER THAN EVER BEFORE IN HISTORY
Continuing this war could lead to a nuclear war, which would end life for a good part of the planet. On March 25th, 2023, Russian President Putin announced plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus as a warning to the West. There is very good reason to take Putin's threats of nuclear war seriously.
Nuclear threats have continued under the Trump Administration as well. On August 1st, 2025, President Trump announced that he had ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines to move near Russia. Tensions are still high and will only grow unless a lasting peace is achieved.
According to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, the doomsday clock (which measures the chance of a global catastrophe) is closer to midnight than it has ever been, even closer than it was during the height of the Cold War.
THE CURRENT COST IN HUMAN LIVES
As of 2025, the minimum estimated death toll of Russia's war in Ukraine stands at a staggering 206,000 people, including around 62,000 Ukrainian soldiers, 127,000 Russian soldiers, and 14,000 Ukrainian civilians. Exact numbers remain unclear, as many estimates have the total casualties much higher than these figures. This is according to United Nations estimates, the BBC, and media investigations such as those carried out by UA Losses. Ukrainian military injuries are reported at 390,000, while Russian military casualties (including both killed and wounded) are estimated anywhere between 115,000 to 500,000, though exact numbers remain unclear. According to an NIH study, it is estimated that the number of civilians injured is around 20,000. However, the actual toll is likely higher due to unreported cases and data collection challenges in conflict zones. The number of internally displaced Ukrainians stands at roughly 4 million. An additional 6.8 million Ukrainian refugees have fled to other countries in Europe—the largest wave of refugees on the continent since the end of the Second World War.
ZELENSKY'S APPROVAL RATINGS AND POPULARITY PLUMMET AS WAR DRAGS ON
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's approval ratings in Ukraine have declined sharply since the Russian invasion in February 2022. Initially, his leadership during the crisis garnered overwhelming support, with approval ratings soaring to approximately 90% in early 2022. However, by August 2024, this figure had decreased to 60%, marking the lowest point since the war began. According to Gallup, his approval rating slightly increased to 67% in July 2025. Nevertheless, only 16% of Ukrainians said they would vote to re-elect Zelenskyy, while 60% prefer he not seek a second term.
UKRAINIANS WANT PEACE EVEN IF IT MEANS MAKING CONCESSIONS WITH RUSSIA
Recent public opinion polls indicate a significant shift among Ukrainians toward favoring peace negotiations with Russia, even if it involves territorial concessions. A Gallup survey conducted in August 2025 revealed that 69% of Ukrainians support initiating peace talks to end the conflict promptly, compared to only 22% when the war began in 2022..
WAR NEAR EUROPE'S LARGEST NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southeastern Ukraine is
the largest nuclear power plant in Europe and among the 10 largest in the world.
The continuation of the war in Ukraine increases the likelihood of a potentially
catastrophic nuclear accident far worse than Chernobyl. Some argue that a
meltdown at Zaporizhzhia would be safer because of the use of pressurized (VVER)
water reactors with containment buildings to prevent radioactive leakage, which
is generally safer. However, there are still safety concerns. There would be a
bigger chance of a nuclear accident if Russia's soldiers took out the plant's
backup diesel generators. The Fukushima nuclear tragedy, for example, occurred
because the 2011 tsunami in Japan took out backup power.
The head of the U.N.’s atomic energy watchdog also spoke out about this situation as a very dangerous threat.
UNDERSTANDING UKRAINE'S HISTORY AND ETHNIC BACKGROUND
It's important to understand that the south-eastern territories of Ukraine have a high percentage of ethnically Russian people and Russian-speaking people. So the war in Ukraine is more complicated than many people in the West are led to believe; the region's diversity must be a focal point during ceasefire negotiations.
GLOBAL ECONOMIC COLLAPSE AND GLOBAL HUNGER
A continuation of the war could also mean global economic collapse and world wide famine. The war is already having global economic consequences as well as consequences on global hunger. And the breach of the Kakhovka dam is likely to make matters much worse. Ukraine and Russia are the world's top exporters of wheat. The head of the World Bank has stated that we are facing a threat of imminent human catastrophe. The head of the African Union has warned that the war in Ukraine is causing a threat to food security in Africa. Due to the complexity of western sanctions and the war it is not going to be possible to resume vital food shipment without a ceasefire. There's a very realistic danger of millions dying in a global famine. The sanctions so far are doing huge damage to western economies (look at the semiconductor industry). We don't disagree with all the sanctions, and think some should stay. However, we shouldn't have sanctions that are going to harm our own economic interests. In a ceasefire they need to be changed.
There is also the damage to the Nord Stream pipelines. This could cause a good part of Europe to have an energy crisis and a social catastrophe if it cannot be repaired.
THE KAKHOVKA DAM BREACH NOW THREATENS THE GLOBAL FOOD SUPPLY
Ever since the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam and hydroelectric power station on June 6th, 2023, tens of thousands of people have had to be evacuated from the area. People living in the area now must contend with the risk of disease and floating land mines. Yet in addition to the cost to the locals, this will have worldwide effects as well. The destruction of the dam has led to fears that a depleted reservoir will leave three critical regions in Ukraine’s bread basket without a key water supply. This has led to warnings about the region and the world’s food supply, with Ukraine accounting for 40% of global trade in sunflower meal, 35% of sunflower oil, and 5% of wheat, barley, and corn exports. This is yet another example of how there is no such thing as a nice, neat contained war. The effects of the war in Ukraine have already impacted the world, and as long as the war goes on, it will only get worse. .
GLOBAL SUPPORT FOR PEACE
Sixty-six nations at the UN General Assembly have called for an end to the war (Common Dreams, 9-29-22).
There have also been protests for peace in both Germany and the U.S. On February 25th, there was a peace march in Germany with 50,000 people. And on March 18th, there was a peace protest in the U.S. with thousands of anti-war protesters gathered in front of the White House. Nearly 300 organizations supported the protest.
Also, only a minority of the world's population condemns Russia.
AMERICAN SUPPORT FOR PEACE
The American people also agree with the rest of the world. Poll: 60% of Americans support quick diplomatic end to war in Ukraine.
Given the dangers of nuclear war, the current situation with global hunger, and the unlikely chance that Ukraine will win the war out right, it is a matter of global security to end this war as soon as possible.
We call on The United States Government, to work for a viable plan for peace, for a plan to end the crisis that began in 2014.
What needs to happen to end the war? We have some ideas. It involves unhappy choices for all.
An immediate ceasefire needs to take place. Negotiations need to happen.
The West needs to renegotiate sanctions that are harming the global poor, along with Western economic interests.
Although Zelenskyy has stated that he will not accept a ceasefire unless Ukraine gets Crimea back, he may have to accept the loss of Crimea and some of Ukraine's Eastern territories. While we understand that this is a controversial point, it is important to understand the ethnic makeup of Eastern Ukraine. The majority of people in these territories are ethnically Russian and have a history connected to Russia. So the situation is not as simple as many people in the West may believe.
Our planet needs to come together to deal with climate change and other threats to our survival (such as the pandemic).
Our plan is not perfect. Better plans may exist. But it's time for action to help the people of Ukraine. Many have already died. They cannot wait.
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RELATED ARTICLES
Donald Trump Says Ukraine can 'Still Win' War With Russia (Newsweek, 10-20-25)
Trump hails meeting with Putin as 'productive' after talks over Ukraine fail to reach a breakthrough (CNBC, 8-16-25)
Peace breakthrough unlikely as Putin declines to meet Zelenskiy in Turkey (Reuters, 5-15-25)
Trump’s call with Putin ends U.S. efforts to isolate Russia (AP News, 2-13-25)
Exclusive: US will push European allies to buy more arms for Ukraine, say sources (Reuters, 2-10-25)
Ukrainians condemn US call to lower conscription age amid Russia’s war (Al Jazeera,12-3-24)
Zelensky More Unpopular Than Ever After Nearly 3 Years Of War: Mainstream Media Admits (ZeroHedge, 12-1-24)
Ukraine's approval for Zelensky drops to 60%, Gallup poll shows (The Hill, 11-21-24)
Record high deaths in the Russia-Ukraine war: What you should know (Al Jazeera, 10-16-24)
Don’t Let Ukraine Become Another Forever War (Common Dreams, 8-15-23)
Biden Administration Poised to Supply Ukraine With Banned Cluster Bombs (Common Dreams, 7-1-23) Letter from CMC to Biden
'A Terrible Mistake': Key Dems Oppose Biden's Move to Send Cluster Munitions to Ukraine (Common Dreams, 7-8-23)
Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus (AP News, 3-25-23)
SUPPORT FOR PEACE IN UKRAINE
We Call For Democracy in Ukraine (Earth Future Action Report)
Most Americans don’t want Congress to approve more aid for Ukraine war (Responsible Statecraft, 8-4-23) See poll here
Russia-Ukraine War: The U.S. Should Be a Force for Peace (Eisenhower Media Network)
US National Security Experts: Give Peace in Ukraine a Chance (Common Dreams, 5-16-23)
Only 15.2% Of The World's Population Condemns Russia (Zero Hedge, 5-11-23)
GOP LETTER
GOP Letter on Spending in Ukraine PDF (9-21-23)
The above letter is from a collection of Republican senators and representatives to the Office of Management and Budget.
The letter is inquiring about why an additional $24 billion in aid has been requested for Ukraine.
They are also asking if there is an exit plan for Ukraine, if things have improved in 6 months, or if the war is supposed to go on indefinitely.
FACTS ABOUT THE CONFLICT IN UKRAINE
See Our Fact Sheet on the Crisis
UN Report on the Effect of Ukraine War on Global Food Supply (UN, 2022)
Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia (BBC, 9-22-22)
Putin threatens to use nuclear weapons as he escalates his invasion of Ukraine: 'This is not a bluff' (Business Insider, 9-20-22)
GAS EXPORTS
Chipmakers brace for trouble as Russia limits rare gases exports
Nord Stream pipeline leaks spark sabotage fears (Axios, 9-27-22)
TREATIES
Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
RUSSIAN PEACE PROPOSALS
We do not support the Russian Proposals. However, we are supplying a link to what Russia said in the interest of providing documentary material to educate our readers.
We put their material on our site since the Russian sites have usually not been reachable
Russian December 17, 2021 Peace Proposals
Russia March 7, 2022 Peace Proposals