A resolution condemning Russia's devastating aerial bombardment on the people of Ukraine, particularly the use of increasingly advanced ballistic missiles, and expressing support for securing more air defense systems.

This Senate resolution (S. Res. 265) condemns Russia’s ongoing aerial bombardment of Ukraine and highlights the increasing use of advanced ballistic missiles. It urges the United States to take concrete steps to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses, including identifying and transferring additional U.S. air defense systems from stockpiles (such as Patriot systems, NASAMS, AMRAAM missiles, and other interceptors), and to fast-track reexports of advanced air-defense equipment by U.S. allies and partners. The measure also supports continued U.S. security assistance (training, advisory support, and intelligence) to Ukraine and reaffirms a commitment to sustainable security aid as outlined in a Bilateral Security Agreement with Ukraine. As a non-binding Senate resolution, its purpose is to express the Senate’s position and recommend policy actions to the executive branch rather than create new law. It signals strong congressional support for bolstering Ukraine’s air defense capabilities to deter further Russian attacks.