The resolution from the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, introduced by Senator Antonio and co-sponsored by several other senators, reaffirms Ukraine's sovereignty and expresses support for the Ukrainian people on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion. It highlights the onset of the invasion on February 24, 2022, and notes the significant military and civilian casualties resulting from the conflict, with the United Nations reporting over 41,000 civilian casualties. The resolution also acknowledges Ohio's substantial Ukrainian community, particularly in Northeast Ohio, which comprises over 44,000 individuals of Ukrainian descent.
In its declaration, the Ohio Senate condemns the unprovoked attack by Russia and emphasizes the importance of Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity as outlined by international law. The resolution calls for continued prayers for those affected by the war and mandates that authenticated copies of the resolution be sent to Ohio's Congressional delegation and local media outlets.