,,iii #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 ,,res4 #aab ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #e1 #bjbe,mr4 ,blumenthal submitted the following resolution2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,,resolution ,recognizing the partnership between the ,united ,states and ,ukraine4 ,whereas the contribution of the ,united ,states as ,ukraine's strategic partner has been of decisive importance among international allies in supporting ,ukraine during the most challenging times in its history2 ,whereas1 on ,march #c1 #bjbe1 the ,verkhovna ,rada of ,ukraine expressed its profound gratitude to ,president ,donald ,trump1 ,congress1 and the ,american people for their firm and consistent support of ,ukraine's independence1 sovereignty1 and territorial integrity1 as well as for the security assistance packages provided to ,ukraine1 which have helped stabilize the situation on the frontline2 ,whereas the leadership of the ,united ,states on the international stage is inseparably linked to the defense of the ideals of freedom and democracy1 adherence to international agreements1 and reliability in relations with allies and friends2 ,whereas the security and stable development of our ,nation are ensured by the unwavering support of the ,united ,states and reflect the values that have been the foundation of ,america's historic success1 inspiring millions of ,ukrainians2 ,whereas support for ,ukraine is more crucial than ever for the ,ukrainian people and the ,security and ,defense ,forces of ,ukraine1 as well as for ensuring security and stability across the entire ,european continent2 ,whereas the people of ,ukraine desire peace and believe that the personal role of ,president ,donald ,trump and his peacekeeping efforts will be decisive in the swift cessation of hostilities and the achievement of peace for ,ukraine1 ,europe1 and the entire world2 ,whereas1 on ,march #c1 #bjbe1 the ,verkhovna ,rada of ,ukraine declared that it welcomes ,president ,donald ,trump's initiatives to launch a negotiation process aimed at securing peace2 ,whereas the ,verkhovna ,rada of ,ukraine has underscored the necessity of further developing the strategic partnership with the ,united ,states1 particularly in the exploration of critical minerals2 and ,whereas the ,verkhovna ,rada of ,ukraine has reaffirmed that ,ukraine must remain an independent and sovereign state1 and the ,ukrainian people free and unconquered3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that the ,senate-- 7#a7 reaffirms the support of the ,united ,states for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of ,ukraine in the face of the illegal invasion of its territory by the ,russian ,federation2 and 7#b7 reaffirms the bonds of friendship and shared values between the people of ,united ,states and allied fighting forces4