Condemning Violence and Violations of Law - Russian Federation in Ukraine

This Maryland House Joint Resolution formally condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine and specifically declares that Russia's abduction and forced transfer of Ukrainian children constitutes genocide under international law. The bill cites multiple documented incidents, including the attack on a Mariupol maternity hospital and the systematic removal of children from occupied territories for forced adoption and indoctrination. It holds the Russian government responsible for these actions and notes the increased risks to Ukrainian children facing exploitation, trauma, and deprivation of basic needs. The resolution serves as an official statement of condemnation rather than a law that changes domestic policy or imposes new requirements.