1/ The latest out of #Izyum has led to further investigations into Russian atrocities in #Ukraine. What is the American #Congress doing? A 🧵
2/ In my article for @TheWilsonCenter and @kennaninstitute, I examine how Congress is weighing options as Russia continues its unjust war in Ukraine: wilsoncenter.org/blog-post/cong…
3/ Currently, #Estonia, #Latvia, #Lithuania, #Czechia, #Canada, #Ireland, and #Ukraine have accused #Russia of inciting genocide in Ukraine. This is consistent with the conclusions made by sone leading experts and scholars: amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/05/27…
4/ American policymakers have also been debating whether #Russia’s actions in #Ukraine constitute genocide. Earlier this year, a bipartisan resolution was introduced in the #Senate, but the Foreign Relations Committee still needs to review it: foreign.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/…
5/ The discussion to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism has advanced further. In the House, @tedlieu, @RepJoeWilson, @RepGolden, @RepKinzinger, & @RepMalinowski introduced a bipartisan bill to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism: lieu.house.gov/media-center/p…
6/ The House bill to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism currently has strong bipartisan support. If the House passes it, the bill is likely to be passed in the Senate
7/ Meanwhile, a resolution to recognize Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism was introduced by @SenBlumenthal and @LindseyGrahamSC. It was was unanimously approved by the Senate: nytimes.com/2022/07/29/us/…
8/ President Biden, however, recently said that Russia should not be designated a state sponsor of terrorism because the designation could have unintended consequences for Ukraine and the globe: voanews.com/a/biden-says-n…
9/ Congress was not happy with the administration’s decision, and some congressional leaders even stated they would push the bill forward: politico.com/newsletters/na…
10/ “A strong case has been made that Russia merits designation given its use of the Wagner Group and support for other violent extremists,” @RepMalinowski said, as reported by @politico
11/ Should Congress opt to push through this issue, the bill to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism will likely be sent to President Biden’s desk. Whether or not it Congress chooses to pursue this option remains an open question…
Bonus: Additional information on this topic can be found in my @ACEurasia article: atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainea…
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