HR9

Purpose

This resolution expresses the Minnesota House’s sense on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It states support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, condemns Russia as the aggressor, honors the Ukrainian people and armed forces, and shows solidarity with Minnesota’s Ukrainian American community. It also calls for continued humanitarian support for Ukraine.

Main provisions

• Acknowledges that on February 24, 2022, Russia launched an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, violating international law and the United Nations Charter, and compromising Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
• Highlights the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people, the toll on civilians, displacement of millions, and destruction of infrastructure.
• Recognizes Minnesota’s Ukrainian American community and notes their contributions to culture, civic life, academics, and the economy, as well as Minnesotans’ humanitarian aid and support for Ukraine’s defense and reconstruction.
• Reaffirms Minnesota’s commitment to democratic values, human rights, the rule of law, and national sovereignty.
• Declares that the House strongly supports Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders; designates Russia as the aggressor; honors the resilience and sacrifice of Ukrainians and the Ukrainian Armed Forces; and expresses ongoing solidarity with the Ukrainian American community and a call for continued humanitarian assistance.

Significance and context

• This is a non-binding, symbolic statement of sentiment from the Minnesota House, not a law or policy change.
• It signals continued support for Ukraine among Minnesota lawmakers and communicates values related to democracy, human rights, and international law.

Procedural notes

• Directs the Chief Clerk to prepare an enrolled copy signed by the Speaker and to transmit it to the President of the United States, Minnesota’s Congressional delegation, and the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States.

Significant changes to existing law

• None. This is a formal, commemorative resolution declaring support and solidarity; it does not modify statutes or create new legal requirements.

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Relevant Terms Ukraine; Russia / Russian Federation; invasion; unprovoked invasion; sovereignty; territorial integrity; internationally recognized borders; international law; United Nations Charter; Ukrainian Armed Forces; Ukrainian people; Ukrainian American community; humanitarian support / humanitarian assistance; solidarity; resilience; sacrifice; aggressor; fourteenth anniversary (implied fourth anniversary); President of the United States; Minnesota Congressional delegation; Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States; democracy; rule of law.