U.S. Senate Approves Resolution For Ukraine, Warning Russia
Newsy
Action in the Senate came after President Biden said the U.S. has "every indication" of a potential Russian attack on Ukraine in a matter of days.
The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday to show unwavering support for an independent Ukraine and "condemn" Russian military aggression toward its neighbor as fresh fears emerged of a possible invasion that could spiral toward a European war.
Action in the Senate came after President Biden said the U.S. has "every indication" of a potential Russian attack on Ukraine in a matter of days. U.S. officials have outlined stark scenarios of President Vladimir Putin's potential plans as Russian troops remain massed at the Ukraine border.
The resolution from the senators does not carry the force of law but puts the U.S. legislative body on record with "unwavering United States support for a secure, democratic, and independent Ukraine" and "denounces the Russian military buildup" on Ukraine's border. The vote was unanimous, without objection or the formal roll call.
