A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the detention of Andrei Babitsky by the Government of the Russian Federation and freedom of the press in Russia.

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the detention of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Andrei Babitsky by the Government of the Russian Federation and the misinformation such Government has issued concerning this matter constitute reprehensible treatment of a civilian in a conflict zone in violation of the Geneva Conventions and applicable protocols and demonstrate such Government's intolerance toward a free and open press; (2) the conduct of the Russian Federation leaves it responsible for Babitsky's safety; (3) such Government should take steps to secure the safe return of Babitsky to his family and should provide a full accounting of his detention and the charges he may face; and (4) the Russian authorities should immediately halt their harassment of journalists, foreign and domestic, who cover the war in Chechnya and any other event in the Russian Federation and should fully adhere to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.