Russia and Ukraine

With bipartisan support from Congress, the Biden administration worked with our NATO partners to freeze Russian assets, impose far-reaching sanctions, and equip Ukraine with the military means to deny Putin a decisive victory. As the Trump administration pursues a diplomatic breakthrough, the U.S. will best achieve lasting peace by recommitting to the principle “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine,” working closely with our allies to guarantee Ukraine’s future security, and making clear that in no circumstances is it acceptable for countries to use military force to pursue territorial conquest. 

Call on Congress to support measures that enable the United States, Ukraine, and our European partners to negotiate from a position of strength and ensure Ukraine’s long-term security, while holding Russia accountable for the cost of its actions. 

The Latest

Russia continues its near daily aerial attacks on Ukraine, routinely hitting civilian buildings and inflicting casualties on the general population. In a July 4 call, Putin and Trump discussed ending the war, and Trump has since said a resolution is “getting closer” following a bilateral meeting with Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Ankara. Despite slowing territorial gains, high Russian casualties, and growing economic strains, Putin appears determined to continue operations, stepping up strikes on Ukrainian cities and reiterating demands for the “liberation” of Novorossiya, a swath of Ukrainian and Moldovan territory far beyond the Donbas.

In Congress, support for Ukraine remains strong. The House of Representatives overwhelming rejected a provision that would have prohibited military assistance to Ukraine and even passed legislation over the objections of House leadership that would expand sanctions against Russia and provide additional support for Ukraine. The Senate has also passed new sanctions legislation, though its face in the House is unclear as some lawmakers express concern that it includes new powers for the president to impose tariffs on imports from some of the world’s largest economies.