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HI HR110
Resolution
Status
3/7/2014
Primary Sponsor
Gene Ward
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AI Summary
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Condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine and demands immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukrainian sovereign territory.
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Documents the political crisis in Ukraine beginning November 2013, when President Yanukovych rejected a European Union association agreement, leading to the Euromaidan protests and his departure on February 21, 2014.
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Identifies Russia's seizure of Crimea on March 1, 2014, as a violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and international law, noting that 90 persons died and 79 were hospitalized since the conflict began.
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Urges Ukraine and Russia to reach a peaceful resolution to prevent full-scale conflict and further loss of life.
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Directs transmission of certified copies to the President of the United States, U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, and members of Hawaii's Congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
Ukraine; Withdrawal of Russian Troops
Last Action
Referred to VMI, referral sheet 33
3/12/2014