Title 22, Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-102

§8922 Statement of Policy Regarding Ukraine

Title 22 › CHAPTER 96A — UKRAINE FREEDOM SUPPORT › § 8922

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

The United States must help the Government of Ukraine regain its sovereignty and control of its territory and borders, and stop the Russian government from further destabilizing or invading Ukraine and other independent countries in Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. The effort, done with allies when appropriate, will use sanctions, diplomacy, assistance for the Ukrainian people, and military aid to strengthen Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against unlawful actions by the Russian government.

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Title 22, §8922

Foreign Relations and Intercourse, Source: USLM XML via OLRC

It is the policy of the United States to further assist the Government of Ukraine in restoring its sovereignty and territorial integrity to deter the Government of the Russian Federation from further destabilizing and invading Ukraine and other independent countries in Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. That policy shall be carried into effect, among other things, through a comprehensive effort, in coordination with allies and partners of the United States where appropriate, that includes economic sanctions, diplomacy, assistance for the people of Ukraine, and the provision of military capabilities to the Government of Ukraine that will enhance the ability of that Government to defend itself and to restore its sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of unlawful actions by the Government of the Russian Federation.

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22 U.S.C. § 8922

Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse

Last Updated

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102