IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 777 
Commending the Council of Europe for its efforts in seeking justice for 
the people of Ukraine in response to Russian crime of aggression and 
other international crimes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 
Ms. KAPTUR (for herself, Mr. FITZPATRICK, and Mr. QUIGLEY) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the Council of Europe for its efforts in seeking 
justice for the people of Ukraine in response to Russian 
crime of aggression and other international crimes. 
Whereas, the Council of Europe, a prominent international 
organization dedicated to promoting democracy, human 
rights, and the rule of law, has played an essential role 
in addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis and advo-
cating for justice in the face of Russian aggression 
against Ukraine; 
Whereas, since the beginning of Russia’s illegal annexation of 
Crimea in 2014 and the subsequent military incursions 
into Ukraine in 2022, the Council of Europe has consist-
ently condemned these actions and their impact on the 
sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine; 
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Whereas the Council of Europe has actively worked to docu-
ment and investigate reports of international crimes com-
mitted during the conflict, including violations of human 
rights, war crimes, and acts of aggression, ensuring ac-
countability for those responsible; 
Whereas the Council of Europe has provided a platform for 
member states to collaborate in supporting Ukraine, in-
cluding through the establishment of various initiatives 
aimed at providing humanitarian aid and support for the 
displaced; 
Whereas the Council of Europe has championed the need for 
a comprehensive approach to postconflict justice and rec-
onciliation, recognizing that lasting peace in Ukraine re-
quires accountability for those who perpetrate atrocities; 
Whereas the efforts of the Council of Europe to mobilize 
international legal mechanisms for the prosecution of war 
crimes and to uphold the principles of justice serve as a 
critical deterrent against future violations of international 
law; 
Whereas, under the leadership of the Council of Europe, a re-
alistic and practical framework has been put in places to 
create a Special Tribunal on the Aggression against 
Ukraine; 
Whereas Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the 
Secretary General of the Council of Europe have signed 
an agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal 
for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, including 
the Statue of the Special Tribunal; and 
Whereas the work of the Council of Europe aligns with the 
values and commitments of the United States to promote 
democracy, uphold human rights, and support the prin-
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ciple of accountability for international crimes: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the Council of Europe for its un-
wavering commitment and ongoing efforts to seek 
justice for the people of Ukraine in response to Rus-
sian aggression and other international crimes; 
(2) encourages continued collaboration between 
the United States and the Council of Europe to sup-
port Ukraine in its pursuit of peace, justice, sov-
ereignty, and democratic governance; and 
(3) reaffirms its commitment to stand with the 
people of Ukraine and to work alongside inter-
national partners to ensure accountability for those 
responsible for violations of international law. 
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