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This bill aims to designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism due to its actions in Ukraine, particularly targeting children. The bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a report within 60 days certifying whether Ukrainian children kidnapped during the invasion have been reunited with their families and whether Russia has ceased attacks on civilian infrastructure and civilians. If the Secretary cannot certify these conditions, they must immediately designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism under multiple existing legal provisions. The designation can be rescinded after 45 days if Russia demonstrates it has not supported international terrorism for three months and provides assurances against future terrorist acts, and has reunited and reintegrated kidnapped Ukrainian children. The bill includes a limitation preventing blocked Russian sovereign assets from being attached to judgments related to the terrorism designation, while preserving victims' rights to seek compensation through other legal means. The bill highlights Russia's alleged actions, including kidnapping and forcibly relocating approximately 19,546 Ukrainian children, attempting to "Russify" them through re-education, and conducting sabotage and assassination attempts across Europe. The bill draws on findings from international reports and previous Senate resolutions condemning Russia's actions in Ukraine.

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