Sittings · Document
On the need for the EU’s continuous support for Ukraine
on behalf of the Patriots Group · Rapporteur: Kinga Gál, Sebastiaan Stöteler, Anders Vistisen
This resolution condemns Russia's aggression against Ukraine, including the attack on Ohmatdyt hospital, and calls for an immediate end to the war through diplomatic efforts.¶¶ It reaffirms support for Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity, while stressing that EU accession requires fulfilling all conditions and unanimous Council approval.¶¶ It urges Ukraine to protect national minorities, ensure freedom of expression, and fight corruption, and calls for opening diplomatic channels for a lasting peace.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns Russia's continued aggression and the attack on the children's ward of Ohmatdyt hospital in Kyiv, expressing solidarity with victims and condolences to families.¶
- Calls for an immediate end to bloodshed and destruction, and believes continued diplomatic efforts are needed for a peaceful solution.¶
- Reaffirms support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within internationally recognised borders, respecting Member States' security interests.¶
- Recalls that each Member State is sovereign in deciding on financial, military, and diplomatic support to third countries.¶
- Stresses that EU accession requires fulfilling all conditions, including Treaty criteria and Copenhagen criteria, and must be unanimously approved by the Council.¶
- Acknowledges Ukraine will adopt an Action Plan for national minorities' rights and urges Ukrainian authorities to fulfil related requirements.¶
- Calls on Ukrainian authorities to ensure freedom of expression and step up anti-corruption efforts.¶
- Expresses grave concern about the precarious situation of national minority communities in Ukraine, often targets of unfounded discrimination.¶
- States conviction that there is no military solution and that peace is the only viable and sustainable solution.¶
- Urges parties to open diplomatic channels to conclude a lasting peace agreement.¶
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