; Whereas the United States not only views the Republic of India as an emerging great power player and important partner of the United States, but as a fundamental counterbalance to China’s growing international influence; Whereas the United States and the Republic of India have pursued a strategic partnership and an expansion of bilateral security cooperation to include sales of United States weapons to the Republic of India and the Republic of India’s participation in combined military exercises; Whereas the Republic of India shares common values with the United States and many of the permanent members, supports the principles of the United Nations Charter, and seeks to promote a rules-based international order that safeguards sovereignty and territorial integrity, upholds democratic values, and promotes peace and prosperity; Whereas, in contrast, the Russian Federation thwarts the purpose of the United Nations and continues to be in direct violation of the principles of the United Nations Charter and the Security Council; and Whereas the Security Council is the principal organ of the United Nations, with the primary responsibility for maintaining global peace and security: Now, therefore, be it