SRES 199119th CongressIn Committee

A resolution expressing support and appreciation for the efforts of the Republic of Romania and the Republic of Moldova to defend democracy and combat malign Russian interference.

Introduced: May 1, 2025

Standard Summary

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This is a Senate resolution expressing bipartisan support and appreciation for the Republic of Romania and the Republic of Moldova as they defend democracy and counter malign Russian interference. While non-binding and not creating new law, it articulates U.S. policy sympathies, highlights Romania’s and Moldova’s roles in NATO and EU processes, notes concerns about Russia’s tactics (including cyber operations, energy manipulation, and electoral interference), and urges increased international and U.S. engagement and support ahead of 2025 elections in both countries. The resolution also endorses energy-security cooperation between Romania and Moldova as a model for reducing dependence on Russian energy. Potential impact: strengthens public and diplomatic backing for Romania and Moldova, signals U.S. intent to bolster democracy and election integrity efforts in eastern Europe, and may influence related policy discussions, coordination with the EU/NATO, and future funding or assistance programs (even though the resolution itself does not authorize funding).

Key Points

1Expresses robust, bipartisan support for Romania and Moldova and condemnation of Russian efforts to pressure or interfere with their democracies, including during elections and energy security pressures.
2Highlights Romania’s leadership in NATO and its energy diversification, as well as Moldova’s EU accession path and energy challenges, including Russian energy weaponization and interference in Moldova’s elections.
3Praises Moldova and Romania for strengthening democracy and regional security, and for cooperation in energy to reduce reliance on Russian exports.
4Calls on the international community, including the European Union, to increase support for Romania and Moldova, including releasing and acting on the European Commission’s report on Russian interference in the 2024 Romanian presidential election and adopting best practices to deter future interference.
5Urges the United States to deepen bilateral and multilateral engagement with Romania and Moldova and to bolster security and election integrity ahead of Romania’s 2025 presidential election and Moldova’s 2025 parliamentary elections.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Romania and Moldova: heightened political and diplomatic support; potential influences on their election security, governance, and international cooperation efforts; reinforcement of energy-security collaboration between the two countries.Secondary group/area affected- United States government (State Department, USAID, DHS, defense and intelligence communities) and U.S. Congress: signals policy priorities, may shape future aid, sanctions policy, and interagency coordination with EU/NATO partners; could inform briefings and strategy for eastern Europe.- European Union and NATO partners: may accelerate or inform joint diplomacy, sanctions, and support measures in response to Russian interference.Additional impacts- Public diplomacy and policy signaling: strengthens messaging about democracy promotion and countering malign Russian influence in Eastern Europe.- Potential indirect policy actions: while not funding in itself, the resolution could pave the way for future appropriations, programs, or sanctions/planning measures to support election security, cybersecurity, and energy resilience in Romania and Moldova.

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