A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.

This resolution expresses the official, non-binding position of the U.S. Senate regarding Ukraine. Specifically, it: * **Celebrates Ukrainian Independence:** Formally recognizes the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence from the former Soviet Union and celebrates the partnership between the U.S. and Ukraine. * **Reaffirms Foreign Policy Positions:** Reaffirms the State Department’s 2018 Crimea Declaration, maintaining that the U.S. rejects Russia's annexation of Crimea and supports Ukraine's territorial integrity within its 1991 borders. * **Condemns Russian Aggression and Honors Victims:** Formally condemns Russia’s February 2022 military invasion and occupation of Ukraine, while honoring the Ukrainian civilians and military personnel killed in the conflict. * **Recognizes Historical Events:** Acknowledges the 2013 Euromaidan protests as a major event in Ukraine's democratic development. * **Offers Policy Recommendations:** * Encourages the U.S. government to offer strong security guarantees to help achieve a lasting peace agreement. * Encourages the U.S. Department of Defense to apply lessons learned from Ukraine’s advancements in drone warfare, counter-drone systems, and defense technology to improve U.S. military readiness. * Welcomes reported diplomatic efforts, including a planned visit to Kyiv by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and supports ongoing international diplomatic peace efforts. * Encourages the Government of Ukraine to continue anti-corruption, free-market, democratic, and rule-of-law reforms.

Because this is a non-binding simple resolution, it does not directly impose requirements on private citizens or businesses. It primarily relates to official U.S. foreign policy stances involving: * The U.S. Senate and federal executive agencies, such as the Department of Defense and diplomatic envoys. * The Government of Ukraine and its diplomatic relationship with the United States.

This resolution does not change any existing laws, create new mandates, or establish legal regulations. It functions as an official statement of Senate support, recognition, and policy preferences.

This resolution involves no money or funding. It does not authorize, appropriate, or restrict any federal spending, nor does it create or alter any taxes or fees.

* **Non-Binding:** As a simple Senate resolution, it carries no force of law. It cannot legally compel action by the U.S. President, executive agencies, the Department of Defense, or foreign governments.

Senate Resolution 841 is a symbolic, non-binding statement by the U.S. Senate that marks the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, condemns Russia's invasion, and encourages continued diplomatic support, military learning, and Ukrainian governance reforms without spending money or changing any laws.