This resolution expresses the Senate's support for democratic activists, independent media, and civil society organizations within Russia. The legislation condemns the Russian government's repression of dissent, persecution of religious minorities, and isolation of its citizens from outside information, while commending Russian opposition groups for exposing government crimes and supporting Ukrainian victims. The resolution calls on the State Department to increase support for pro-democracy Russian individuals and organizations through the Democracy Fund and the National Endowment for Democracy, recognizing this assistance as in the national interest of the United States. It also acknowledges the roughly 650,000 Russians living in exile since 2022 due to opposition to Putin's government and the war in Ukraine. The resolution does not allocate specific funding or establish timelines, but rather serves as a statement of Senate intent to prioritize engagement with Russian democratic actors and exiled opposition figures.