A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Russian Federation started the war against Ukraine by launching an unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. | ChamberLight
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 114International Affairs
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Russian Federation started the war against Ukraine by launching an unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it formally expresses the U.S. Senate's official position on a major global conflict, reinforcing the international condemnation of Russia's actions. While it doesn't create new policies or provide aid, it signals consistent support for Ukraine and aligns the U.S. Senate's view with that of many international partners.
If this resolution becomes law, it means the Senate has publicly and officially documented its agreement that Russia is the aggressor. If it doesn't pass, it could suggest a lack of consensus within the Senate on this specific point, potentially sending a mixed message to allies and adversaries about U.S. resolve regarding the conflict.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Declares that the Russian Federation started the war against Ukraine with an unprovoked full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022.
This formally documents the Senate's official stance on Russia's responsibility for the current conflict.
PROVISION 02
States that Russia's invasion in 2022 followed its illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014 and illegal occupation of parts of the Donbas region in 2014.
This provides historical context, linking the 2022 invasion to earlier acts of Russian aggression.
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 114International Affairs
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Russian Federation started the war against Ukraine by launching an unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.
Voters should care about this bill because it formally expresses the U.S. Senate's official position on a major global conflict, reinforcing the international condemnation of Russia's actions. While it doesn't create new policies or provide aid, it signals consistent support for Ukraine and aligns the U.S. Senate's view with that of many international partners.
If this resolution becomes law, it means the Senate has publicly and officially documented its agreement that Russia is the aggressor. If it doesn't pass, it could suggest a lack of consensus within the Senate on this specific point, potentially sending a mixed message to allies and adversaries about U.S. resolve regarding the conflict.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Declares that the Russian Federation started the war against Ukraine with an unprovoked full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022.
This formally documents the Senate's official stance on Russia's responsibility for the current conflict.
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States that Russia's invasion in 2022 followed its illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014 and illegal occupation of parts of the Donbas region in 2014.
This provides historical context, linking the 2022 invasion to earlier acts of Russian aggression.
GLOSSARY
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Sense of the Senate
A formal statement by the Senate expressing its opinion or position on a specific issue, but which does not have the force of law.
Resolution
A legislative measure that expresses the opinion of Congress or one of its chambers, without creating new law or spending money.
Russian Federation
The official name for the country of Russia.
Unprovoked full-scale invasion
An attack by one country on another that is not in response to a direct threat or aggression, involving a widespread military assault.
Annexation
The act of a state unilaterally claiming and taking control of territory from another state, often considered illegal under international law.
Occupation
The control and presence of military forces from one country in another country's territory.
ACTION TIMELINE
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MAR 5, 25
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
MAR 5, 25
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1584)