Commending the Council of Europe for its efforts in seeking justice for the people of Ukraine in response to Russian crime of aggression and other international crimes.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 777 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 777

Commending the Council of Europe for its efforts in seeking justice for 
 the people of Ukraine in response to Russian crime of aggression and 
                      other international crimes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 30, 2025

 Ms. Kaptur (for herself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, and Mr. Quigley) submitted 
   the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                            Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Commending the Council of Europe for its efforts in seeking justice for 
 the people of Ukraine in response to Russian crime of aggression and 
                      other international crimes.

Whereas, the Council of Europe, a prominent international organization dedicated 
        to promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, has played an 
        essential role in addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis and 
        advocating for justice in the face of Russian aggression against 
        Ukraine;
Whereas, since the beginning of Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014 
        and the subsequent military incursions into Ukraine in 2022, the Council 
        of Europe has consistently condemned these actions and their impact on 
        the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine;
Whereas the Council of Europe has actively worked to document and investigate 
        reports of international crimes committed during the conflict, including 
        violations of human rights, war crimes, and acts of aggression, ensuring 
        accountability for those responsible;
Whereas the Council of Europe has provided a platform for member states to 
        collaborate in supporting Ukraine, including through the establishment 
        of various initiatives aimed at providing humanitarian aid and support 
        for the displaced;
Whereas the Council of Europe has championed the need for a comprehensive 
        approach to postconflict justice and reconciliation, recognizing that 
        lasting peace in Ukraine requires accountability for those who 
        perpetrate atrocities;
Whereas the efforts of the Council of Europe to mobilize international legal 
        mechanisms for the prosecution of war crimes and to uphold the 
        principles of justice serve as a critical deterrent against future 
        violations of international law;
Whereas, under the leadership of the Council of Europe, a realistic and 
        practical framework has been put in places to create a Special Tribunal 
        on the Aggression against Ukraine;
Whereas Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Secretary General of the 
        Council of Europe have signed an agreement on the establishment of a 
        Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, including 
        the Statue of the Special Tribunal; and
Whereas the work of the Council of Europe aligns with the values and commitments 
        of the United States to promote democracy, uphold human rights, and 
        support the principle of accountability for international crimes: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends the Council of Europe for its unwavering 
        commitment and ongoing efforts to seek justice for the people 
        of Ukraine in response to Russian aggression and other 
        international crimes;
            (2) encourages continued collaboration between the United 
        States and the Council of Europe to support Ukraine in its 
        pursuit of peace, justice, sovereignty, and democratic 
        governance; and
            (3) reaffirms its commitment to stand with the people of 
        Ukraine and to work alongside international partners to ensure 
        accountability for those responsible for violations of 
        international law.
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