Condemning Members of the Russian Duma and Federation Council who voted to recognize the independence of Donetsk and Luhansk in flagrant violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, international law, and Russia's commitments under the 2015 Minsk agreement.
Summary
House Resolution 945 is a measure that formally denounces the members of the Russian Parliament who voted to recognize the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Ukraine. The resolution expresses support for international sanctions already imposed by the European Union against these Russian officials for violating Ukraine's sovereignty and international law. Additionally, it calls on the Biden administration to impose U.S. sanctions on these specific legislators, as well as their close associates and family members, to hold them accountable for their role in the conflict.
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