Congress is united in its support for Ukraine's independence and sovereignty, the senator said.
< p>The US Senate approved a resolution in support of Ukraine. , democratic and independent Ukraine» and «condemns the Russian military buildup» on the border with Ukraine. Senator Rob Portman, D-Ohio, said «Congress is united in its support for the independence and sovereignty of Ukraine».
The resolution calls on US President Joe Biden to force the US government to use all tools to impose & #171;significant expenses» against Russia and «restore peace in Europe».
The final text states that the resolution should not be interpreted as authorizing the use of military force against Russia or the introduction of US military forces into Ukraine.< /p>
The vote was unanimous, with no objections or a formal roll call.
The day before, a group of Republican senators submitted a bill to the US Congress that provides for sanctions against Russia already at this stage. The document, in particular, requires the immediate cessation of the construction of the project «Nord Stream-2» and provides for sanctions against this project in the event of a Russian invasion. Sanctions are also proposed against large banks, as well as the entourage of the President of the Russian Federation.