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A resolution condemning the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and officials of the Government of the Russian Federation for committing crimes against humanity and war crimes in Ukraine.
Condemning the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and officials of the Government of the Russian Federation for committing crimes against humanity and war crimes in Ukraine.
Summary
This resolution expresses the Senate's condemnation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and Russian government officials for committing crimes against humanity and war crimes in Ukraine. The resolution references findings by the U.S. Department of State from February 2023 and the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine from September 2022 regarding these alleged crimes. The resolution does not enact new legislation or impose sanctions but rather states the formal position of the Senate on these matters.
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- Mar 5, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1584) · senate
- Mar 5, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 5, 2025
Mr. Van Hollen submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
RESOLUTION
Condemning the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and officials of the Government of the Russian Federation for committing crimes against humanity and war crimes in Ukraine.
Whereas, on February 18, 2023, the Department of State determined that members of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and officials of the Government of the Russian Federation have committed crimes against humanity and war crimes in Ukraine; and Whereas, on September 23, 2022, the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine concluded that war crimes have been committed in Ukraine by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate condemns the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and officials of the Government of the Russian Federation for committing crimes against humanity and war crimes in Ukraine. <all>
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