A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.

Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991, a decision affirmed weeks later when more than 90 percent of voters backed it in a national referendum. This Senate resolution, marking the 35th anniversary of that independence, does not create law or authorize spending; it formally recognizes that history and reaffirms U.S. positions on Ukraine, including rejecting Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and condemning the February 2022 full-scale invasion. It also honors Ukrainian civilians and servicemembers killed in the war, references reported U.S. diplomatic efforts (including a planned visit by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff), and calls for the U.S. to pursue a strong security guarantee for Ukraine as part of any peace agreement.

The resolution primarily affects U.S. foreign policy messaging rather than any specific group directly. It expresses the Senate's position toward Ukraine, Russia, and U.S. allies, and encourages the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, to apply lessons from Ukraine's wartime experience (such as drone warfare) to American military readiness. It also encourages Ukraine to continue anti-corruption and democratic reforms.

The resolution was introduced by Senator Jeanne Shaheen on August 6, 2026, with numerous bipartisan cosponsors, and referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. As a simple resolution, if it moves forward, it would need to be adopted by the Senate; it does not go to the President and carries no legal force.

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