That the House of Representatives—
greatly values the warm and close relationship the United States has established with Ukraine since that country regained its independence in 1991;
reaffirms the commitment of the United States to democracy, human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law, including the universal rights of freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of association;
expresses support for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law in Ukraine, and for elections that are free and fair;
expresses strong support for the people of Ukraine in their peaceful calls for a representative and responsive democratic government that respects human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law;
condemns the interference of foreign agitators in pre-election activities that have disrupted security throughout Ukraine;
calls on the Government of Ukraine to respect freedom of expression and association by—
holding elections that are free, fair, and responsive to the people of Ukraine, including by refraining from disqualifying candidates for political reasons; and
ensuring freedom of the press, assembly, association, and expression;
calls on the Government of Ukraine to allow international election monitors to be present for the May 25, 2014, election; and
urges the President of the United States, the Secretary of State, and other world leaders—
to express support for the rights and freedoms of the people of Ukraine, including to democratic self-government;
to engage with the people of Ukraine and support their efforts to promote human rights and democratic reform, including supporting civil society organizations that promote democracy and governance;
to support policies and programs that preserve free and open access to the press and Internet in Ukraine; and
to condemn elections that are not free and fair and that do not meet international standards.