Commemorating the heroic sacrifices of the people of Ukraine 3 years after Russian President Vladimir Putin's illegal and unprovoked war against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and recognizing the terrible cost of Russia's committing crimes against Humanity aggression.
H. Res. 154 is a non-binding House resolution introduced on February 24, 2025, memorializing Ukraine’s sacrifices three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 and condemning Vladimir Putin and Russia for aggression and crimes against humanity. While not creating legal obligations, the resolution reaffirms longstanding U.S. support for Ukraine, calls for accountability, and outlines policy directions the House wants to emphasize. It cites extensive humanitarian and civilian tolls — including thousands of deaths and injuries, the abduction of Ukrainian children, large-scale displacement, and hundreds of billions in damages — to underline the urgency of sustaining aid, diplomacy, and security measures in response to Russia’s aggression. The text also articulates positions on Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk, and broader efforts to advance Ukraine’s security and integration with Euro-Atlantic institutions.
Key Points
- 1Reaffirms U.S. commitment to Ukraine and its right to defend itself; condemns Putin and the Russian regime; underscores solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
- 2Rejects recognition of Russia’s annexation of Crimea and supports international efforts (including the Normandy Format) aimed at a diplomatic resolution in line with international law, including UN Charter norms.
- 3Calls for Ukraine to restore control over Ukrainian territories temporarily occupied or controlled by Russia, including Crimea and the Donetsk and Luhansk regions; urges Russia to fulfill commitments under the Budapest Memorandum.
- 4Emphasizes the importance of the Minsk Agreements and security conditions for their full implementation, supporting efforts to end Russian aggression through a negotiated settlement and to bolster Ukraine’s resilience.
- 5Supports deeper Ukraine integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions and endorses the United States–Ukraine Strategic Partnership Charter as a framework to advance shared strategic objectives.