A resolution acknowledging that it is in the national interest of the United States to support democratic actors in the Russian Federation, commending the work of Russian civil society and independent media to expose and respond to the crimes of the government of Vladimir Putin and pursue accountability for such crimes.

This Senate resolution states that supporting democratic actors in Russia is in the national interest of the United States. It condemns the Russian government's efforts to isolate its citizens from the world, commit war crimes in Ukraine, and crack down on people who voice dissent. It calls on the State Department, through its Democracy Fund and in consultation with the National Endowment for Democracy, to renew and expand support for pro-democracy Russian individuals and groups. It also states that the Senate stands with Russians who oppose the war against Ukraine and commits to engaging with Russians living in exile who support democracy. The resolution does not create a law or provide funding.

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Sponsors

• Jeanne Shaheen Democrat sponsor
• 5 cosponsors