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117TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 615 

Expressing appreciation for the efforts of the Republic of Poland to assist 

Ukrainian refugees and support the sovereignty of Ukraine following 

the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

MAY 3, 2022 

Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. PORTMAN, and Mr. 

CARDIN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 

Committee on Foreign Relations 

MAY 24, 2022 

Reported by Mr. MENENDEZ, without amendment 

MAY 26, 2022 

Considered and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing appreciation for the efforts of the Republic of 

Poland to assist Ukrainian refugees and support the 

sovereignty of Ukraine following the Russian invasion 

of Ukraine. 

Whereas, on February 24, 2022, Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin instigated an unprovoked, unjustified, and unlawful war by violating the territorial integrity of the sovereign country of Ukraine; 


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Whereas, as of May 3, 2022, more than 5,500,000 Ukrainians have fled Ukraine since the Russian Federation 

began its invasion; 

Whereas the Republic of Poland has played a critical role in 

responding to the influx of Ukrainian refugees into Europe, admitting more than half of the Ukrainians who 

have fled from the conflict; 

Whereas the Republic of Poland has accepted more Ukrainian refugees than any other country, admitting more 

than 3,000,000 Ukrainian refugees as of May 3, 2022; 

Whereas, prior to the invasion, the Republic of Poland had 

admitted more than 1,500,000 Ukrainians since 2014, 

when the Russian Federation illegally annexed the Crimea region of Ukraine and started a separatist conflict 

in eastern Ukraine; 

Whereas the Republic of Poland continues to provide critical 

services to Ukrainian refugees in the Republic of Poland, 

including access to the Polish labor market, health care 

system, education, and social benefits; 

Whereas the people of the Republic of Poland have joined 

their government in responding to Ukrainian refugees 

with generosity, leadership, and resolve, including by welcoming Ukrainian refugees into their homes; 

Whereas the leaders of the Republic of Poland supported 

Ukrainian sovereignty and advocated for the need for a 

united front against Russian aggression prior to the invasion of Ukraine; 

Whereas the Republic of Poland has facilitated the shipment 

of humanitarian assistance into Ukraine by collecting and 

sending aid into Ukraine and by serving as a transit hub, 


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simplifying border crossing procedures, and waiving road 

tolls for aid trucks; 

Whereas the Republic of Poland continues to provide vital 

military assistance to Ukraine and serves as a crucial 

transit hub for sending international military supplies 

and equipment into Ukraine; 

Whereas the Republic of Poland is a key partner in deterrence efforts against additional Russian aggression in 

Eastern Europe, including through their hosting of approximately 10,000 United States troops; 

Whereas the Republic of Poland has hosted the United States 

Embassy Kyiv during its temporary relocation, supporting the vital work of the Department of State of assisting United States citizens and their families departing 

Ukraine; and 

Whereas Poland is a crucial member of the North Atlantic 

Treaty Organization alliance and a historic friend of the 

United States: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) thanks the Republic of Poland for its piv3 otal role accepting Ukrainian refugees; and 

4 (2) appreciates the ongoing support of the Re5 public of Poland for the sovereignty and territorial 

6 integrity of Ukraine, including through the North 

7 Atlantic Treaty Organization alliance. 

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