Condemning Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia.

This resolution expresses the official position of the U.S. Congress in condemning the imprisonment of Vladimir Kara-Murza and other political figures by the Russian government. It formally calls for the immediate release of political prisoners in Russia and Belarus, as well as Ukrainian citizens currently held by Russian authorities. Additionally, the measure urges the U.S. President and international leaders to increase diplomatic efforts to secure the freedom of those detained for opposing the Russian government or the invasion of Ukraine.