A resolution acknowledging that it is in the national interest of the United States to support democratic actors in the Russian Federation, commending the work of Russian civil society and independent media to expose and respond to the crimes of the government of Vladimir Putin and pursue accountability for such crimes.

This Senate resolution formally acknowledges that supporting democratic actors within Russia aligns with U.S. national interests and commends Russian civil society and independent media for exposing government crimes. It directs the Department of State to renew and strengthen efforts, in coordination with the National Endowment for Democracy, to engage with and support pro-democracy Russian individuals and organizations. The bill also condemns the Russian government's crackdown on dissent and its war against Ukraine, while committing the U.S. Senate to standing with Russians who oppose the conflict and those living in exile.