February 24, 2026
Mrs. Shaheen (for herself, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Coons, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Daines, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Ricketts, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Kaine, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Collins, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Moran, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Young, Mr. Merkley, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Booker, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Justice, Mr. Schumer, and Mr. Cramer) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
RESOLUTION
Acknowledging the fourth anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, reaffirming support for the people of Ukraine, and emphasizing the importance of robust United States security guarantees within a transatlantic commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty.
- (1) reaffirms unwavering support for the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders;
- (2) expresses deep condolences for the loss of Ukrainian lives and the suffering inflicted on civilians and service members by the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression;
- (3) commends the bravery, heroism, innovation, and resilience of the Ukrainian people and Ukraine’s armed forces for their sustained defense of their homeland and Ukraine’s democracy;
- (4) condemns the Russian Federation’s brutal attacks on Ukraine, including its increased attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during Ukraine’s harshest winter in decades;
- (5) condemns the Russian Federation’s deliberate and targeted destruction of United States companies in Ukraine;
- (6) rejects the Government of Russian Federation’s attempts to unilaterally change borders by force and its broader aggression that threatens European stability and international law;
- (7) affirms that any negotiated settlement must respect Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and include Ukraine as the central party to discussions regarding its future;
- (8) encourages continued strong cooperation among NATO allies, the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, and other partners in providing comprehensive security assistance, including advanced air and missile defenses, artillery systems, drones, training support, and intelligence sharing to Ukraine;
- (9) underscores the importance of coordination with NATO, European, and other like-minded allies to work together as part of any coalition to defend Ukraine intended to deter future Russian aggression against Ukraine and bolster Ukraine’s long-term defense capabilities;
- (10) calls upon Congress and the President to impose additional financial pressure on Vladimir Putin’s government and third-country enablers of Russia’s war to deter further unnecessary aggression against the Ukrainian people and force Mr. Putin to meaningfully engage in peace talks for a lasting peace;
- (11) recognizes President Trump’s continued efforts with international partners to achieve a sustainable peace which requires a strong United States security guarantee for Ukraine, which is necessary for Ukraine to reach a durable peace deal with a belligerent Russian Federation; and
- (12) underscores that Ukrainian children forcibly abducted by the Government of the Russian Federation must be unconditionally returned home for any peace to be just.