; Whereas, in July 2023, Ukraine was reported to have more landmines than any other country in the world, with Russian forces using at least 13 different types of antipersonnel mines that do not distinguish between military and civilian targets; Whereas Russia unilaterally withdrew from the Initiative on the Safe Transportation of Grain and Foodstuffs from Ukrainian ports, done at Istanbul July 22, 2022 (commonly known as the Black Sea Grain Initiative ), which had previously enabled the export of grain from Ukraine to keep global food prices stable, which has resulted in higher global food prices and the blocking of Ukrainian grain exports, which is a key component of Ukraine’s economy; Whereas Russia and Belarus have arrested peaceful protestors aligned with anti-war, pro-democracy movements in those countries that arose in response to Russia’s further invasion; Whereas, on December 29, 2023, Russia launched its largest air attack against Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion, which killed 31 people; Whereas the United States and its transatlantic allies have stood with Ukraine by supplying military and humanitarian aid and levying sanctions to respond to Russia’s aggression and to defund Russia’s war machine; Whereas the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has played a significant role in supporting Ukraine, including by bolstering NATO defenses, granting Finland’s accession to NATO and formally inviting Sweden to join NATO; Whereas support for Ukraine has resulted in the reinvestment of millions of dollars into the United States defense industrial base, which has bolstered local economies and provided good-paying jobs for American families; and Whereas Ukraine continues to resist Russia’s illegal and unprovoked further invasion in defense of its sovereignty and democracy: Now, therefore, be it