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US Senate Demands Immediate Release of Russian Opposition Leader Kara-Murza.

This Senate resolution condemns the unjust detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza and calls for his immediate release. While this act does not change domestic US laws or finances, it formally establishes the US government's strong stance on human rights and democracy promotion abroad. It urges the President to increase support for independent media and democracy advocates within Russia.
Key points
The US Senate formally condemns the unjust detention and indictment of Vladimir Kara-Murza by Russian authorities.
The resolution urges the US Government and allied nations to work toward the immediate release of Kara-Murza, Alexei Navalny, and other political prisoners.
It calls on the President to increase support for democracy advocates and independent media operating in the Russian Federation.
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Additional Information
A resolution calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022.
Print number: SRES 145
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-03-30