; (9) urges United States sanctions and other efforts in continued close coordination with the European Union and European Union member states to respond to the ongoing events in Belarus; (10) calls for an international investigation into the human rights abuses committed during and after the August 9, 2020, presidential election; (11) continues to support the aspirations of the people of Belarus for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law and reaffirms that the fulfillment of such aspirations is the only way to ensure the continued strength of Belarusian sovereignty and territorial integrity; (12) affirms that the people of Belarus must be provided the self-determination to choose their own leaders through a truly free and fair election under independent observation; and (13) emphasizes that only a peaceful and democratic process will provide sustainable solutions for the people of Belarus.