Ensuring that Ukraine remains free and independent is essential for the stability of Europe, the largest market for American goods and services and home to some of our closest democratic allies.
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.
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Russia continues its near daily aerial attacks on Ukraine, routinely hitting civilian buildings and inflicting casualties on the general population. Despite slowing territorial gains, high Russian casualties, and growing economic strains, Putin appears determined to continue operations well into 2026.
President Trump has failed to bring Putin to the negotiating table, appearing to some as having given up on a near-term diplomatic resolution to the conflict and suggesting an openness to a new round of sanctions if Europe ceased buying energy from Russia. G7 finance ministers subsequently agreed to “target those who are continuing to increase their purchase of Russian oil since the invasion of Ukraine and those that are facilitating circumvention,” which could lead to new economic measures against major Russian oil purchasers like India and China.
In Congress, support for Ukraine remains strong. The House of Representatives overwhelming rejected a provision that would have prohibited military assistance to Ukraine, and legislation with bipartisan support has been introduced in both chambers that would authorize expanded secondary sanctions against those who trade with Russia. House and Senate leadership held off on advancing the bills while President Trump pursued negotiations in the summer, but the current impasse had led to renewed calls for legislative action.
