This resolution states that President Vladimir Putin of Russia has committed war crimes, as defined by the United Nations and other international bodies, by initiating an unprovoked war, repeatedly violating the sovereignty of Ukraine, and targeting civilian infrastructure and government facilities unrelated to legitimate military objectives.
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Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1019)
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1019)
International Affairs
Conflicts and warsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeMilitary operations and strategyRussiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUkraineWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that President Vladimir Putin is a war criminal.
USA117th CongressSRES-536| Senate
| Updated: 3/7/2022
This resolution states that President Vladimir Putin of Russia has committed war crimes, as defined by the United Nations and other international bodies, by initiating an unprovoked war, repeatedly violating the sovereignty of Ukraine, and targeting civilian infrastructure and government facilities unrelated to legitimate military objectives.
Conflicts and warsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEuropeMilitary operations and strategyRussiaSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUkraineWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity