119th Congress
S.Res. 855

Backs Russian pro-democracy groups, condemns Putin

States the Senate's position that the U.S. should support Russian pro-democracy groups and independent media, and condemns the Russian government's war in Ukraine and crackdown on dissent.

  • Calls on the State Department to renew support for Russian pro-democracy groups
  • Condemns the Russian government for its war in Ukraine and its crackdown on dissent
  • Notes over 1,700 political prisoners were held in Russia as of September 2026
  • Commits to working with Russians living in exile who oppose the war

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