Strongly condemns Russia's actions against Ukraine in the Kerch Strait, including the attack and seizure of Ukrainian naval ships and sailors. Calls on Russia to release the sailors and ships and to stop its harassment of ships in the strait. Calls on the President to express his administration's opposition to Russia's attack at every opportunity, and affirms the Department of State's declaration that it is U.S. policy to never recognize Russia's attempted annexation of Crimea. Urges the international community to unite in opposition to Russia's actions in the strait.
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Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7138)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7247)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7247)
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7138)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7247)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7247)
International Affairs
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A resolution condemning Russia's provocative actions in the Kerch Strait against the Ukrainian navy.
USA115th CongressSRES-709| Senate
| Updated: 11/29/2018
Strongly condemns Russia's actions against Ukraine in the Kerch Strait, including the attack and seizure of Ukrainian naval ships and sailors. Calls on Russia to release the sailors and ships and to stop its harassment of ships in the strait. Calls on the President to express his administration's opposition to Russia's attack at every opportunity, and affirms the Department of State's declaration that it is U.S. policy to never recognize Russia's attempted annexation of Crimea. Urges the international community to unite in opposition to Russia's actions in the strait.
Conflicts and warsEuropeInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationMarine and inland water transportationMilitary operations and strategyNavigation, waterways, harborsRussiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUkraine