Recognizing three years of Ukraine defending its sovereign territory against the Russian Federation's second unprovoked assault and full-scale invasion.
This House Resolution (H. Res. 158) formally recognizes and marks three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. It condemns the Russian Federation for its invasion and for collaborating with other state actors (the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Iran, and China) to commit crimes against humanity. The resolution expresses strong U.S. support for Ukraine, calls for continued collaboration with allies to bolster Ukraine’s military, governance, and economy, endorses using frozen Russian assets to meet Ukraine’s wartime needs while maintaining sanctions on Russia and its supporters, and reaffirms the United States’ commitment to the Ukrainian people and their sovereign future. While aspirational and declaratory in nature, the measure signals continued U.S. political backing and policy direction, which can influence future funding decisions, sanctions policy, and international cooperation. This is a non-binding resolution, aimed at expressing the sense of Congress rather than creating new law. It can guide executive actions,위원ial diplomacy, and public messaging, and it reframes U.S. policy priorities in the Ukraine conflict for the duration of the invasion and ongoing support efforts.
Key Points
- 1Stand with Ukraine: The resolution states unequivocal support for Ukraine as it defends its territory in the third year of the Russian invasion.
- 2Condemnation of aggression and accomplices: It condemns Russia’s invasion and its collaboration with North Korea, Iran, and China in actions described as crimes against humanity.
- 3Continued allied cooperation: It supports ongoing collaboration among U.S. allies and partners to strengthen Ukraine’s military, governance, and economy.
- 4Use of frozen assets and sanctions: It endorses using Russian frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s wartime needs and supports maintaining sanctions against Russia and others who have aided them.
- 5United States commitment: It reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the Ukrainian people to preserve their territory, culture, and history.