Reaffirming the United States unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity as Russia's illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine hits its third year.
H. Res. 155 is a House Resolution that publicly reaffirms the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity in light of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Although non-binding (a statement of congressional policy rather than a law), the resolution condemns Russia’s war crimes, calls for the immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukrainian territory (including Crimea and the Donbas), and insists that any peace negotiations be based on Ukraine’s sovereignty. It also demands actions to secure the return of about 19,000 kidnapped Ukrainian children, supports continued prosecution of Russia’s leaders for war crimes and genocide, and emphasizes that sustainable peace must be negotiated with Ukraine at the table alongside European allies. The measure signals broad bipartisan American backing for Ukraine and sets expectations for future diplomacy and accountability.
Key Points
- 1Reaffirms U.S. commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and states that future discussions must include Ukraine itself.
- 2Condemns Russia’s ongoing war crimes and violations of international law, emphasizing the protection of Ukrainian civilians and sovereignty.
- 3Urges the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all Russian forces from Ukrainian territory, including Crimea and the Donbas, and states that any negotiations must respect Ukraine’s sovereignty rather than Russian ultimatums.
- 4Demands decisive international action to secure the safe return of approximately 19,000 kidnapped Ukrainian children and labels forced deportation as a war crime (and genocide under international law).
- 5Supports continued prosecution of Vladimir Putin and other Russian leaders for war crimes and crimes against humanity, and asserts that sustainable peace must be built with Ukraine and European allies at the negotiating table.