Introduced
February 24, 2025
Mr. Meeks (for himself, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Keating, Mr. Hoyer, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Crow) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
RESOLUTION
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.
- (1) recognizes that discussions surrounding the future of Ukraine must include Ukraine;
- (2) condemns in the strongest possible terms the Russian Federation’s ongoing war crimes, its targeted destruction of Ukrainian society, and its blatant violations of international law;
- (3) reaffirms the United States commitment to the people of Ukraine and the principles of sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within internationally recognized borders;
- (4) urges the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all Russian forces from Ukrainian territory, including Crimea and the Donbas, and affirms that any negotiations must be based on Ukraine’s sovereignty, not dictated by Russian ultimatums;
- (5) demands international institutions take decisive action to ensure the safe return of at least 19,000 kidnaped Ukrainian children, recognizing that their forced deportation is a war crime and an act of genocide under international law;
- (6) supports the continued prosecution of Vladimir Putin and Russian political and military leaders for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, reinforcing that those who orchestrate such atrocities must be held accountable before the world; and
- (7) stresses that any sustainable peace deal must be built with Ukraine and our European allies at the table.