; (11) supports the Ukrainian government in its efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution to the international armed conflict in eastern Ukraine caused by Russia’s ongoing military aggression and illegal occupation, through the establishment of a full ceasefire, withdrawal of Russian and Russia-backed illegal military forces, and the fulfillment of other elements of the Minsk Agreements and appointing a United States diplomat to play an active role in support of the negotiations and ensuring Ukraine’s security; (12) calls for Russia to release all Ukrainians detained by Russian forces or their proxies for their activities on sovereign Ukrainian territory; (13) calls on the United States Government, United States allies in Europe, the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and international partners to continue to pressure Russia to uphold its international obligations; and (14) continues to oppose Russian threats to the energy security of United States allies in Europe and encourages the Government of the United States to further support the diversification of energy supplies to Europe.