Skip to content
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2940(RSP))

On reinforcing EU’s unwavering support to Ukraine against Russia’s war of aggression and the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia

B-10-2024-0189

on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Özlem Demirel

Official HTML ↗ PDF DOCX
✦ In shortFull text
✦ In short · AI summary of this text, generated 4 Sept 2026

Written by a language model from the full text only; every figure comes from the text. The paragraph links open the paragraph a statement rests on — check the text itself before relying on it.

This resolution condemns Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and the deepening military ties between Russia and North Korea, urging diplomatic efforts for peace and a ceasefire. It calls for the EU to launch a major diplomatic initiative, support UN peacekeeping for nuclear reactors, and reaffirm commitment to the Ottawa Treaty banning anti-personnel mines. It demands Russia withdraw from Ukraine, stresses the need for reconstruction with Russian financial contribution, and calls for action against corruption in Ukraine. It also addresses humanitarian concerns, including access to sexual and reproductive health for refugees, and calls for the inclusion of ecocide as an international crime.

Key points

  1. Condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a war of aggression and Belarus's involvement, reiterating support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
  2. Urges intensive diplomatic efforts to end the war, including an EU-led multilateral peace conference and UN mediation for ceasefire negotiations.
  3. Calls on Russia to withdraw forces and on NATO not to escalate, deploring US missile deployments and Russia's nuclear doctrine revision.
  4. Condemns military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, urging enforcement of UN sanctions and blocking illicit arms trading.
  5. Condemns US provision of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, urging adherence to the Ottawa Treaty and universal eradication of such mines.
  6. Demands Russia stop attacks on civilians and infrastructure, and calls for accountability for war crimes under international law.
  7. Calls for review of the Temporary Protection Directive to ensure equal access to sexual and reproductive health care for refugees.
  8. Stresses reconstruction of Ukraine as priority, with Russia contributing financially, and calls for debt cancellation and an international conference.
  9. Calls for ensuring no one fleeing Ukraine is prevented from leaving, including conscientious objectors, and for reconsidering forced conscription policies.
  10. Calls on the Commission to develop a strategy against grand corruption in Ukraine, citing European Court of Auditors reports.
  11. Urges the International Criminal Court to include ecocide as a core crime, highlighting environmental consequences of the war.

Who is affected

  • The people of Ukraine, including civilians, women, and refugees, who face humanitarian and health crises.
  • EU member states, called on to support diplomatic efforts and adhere to the Ottawa Treaty.
  • Russia and North Korea, condemned for military cooperation and aggression.
  • The United States, criticized for escalating arms deliveries including anti-personnel mines.
  • Ukrainian and Russian authorities, urged to reconsider conscription policies and allow men to flee.

Figures and deadlines

  • 14.6 million people, around 40% of the Ukrainian population, need humanitarian aid in 2024.
  • Nearly 4 million internally displaced and over 6 million refugees abroad.
  • 65% of Ukrainian households report decreased incomes; 44% struggle to meet needs.
  • 3.6 million people at risk of gender-based violence.
  • Over USD 167 billion in assistance made available by EU and Member States.
  • First USD 1.6 billion from immobilised Russian assets made available in July 2024.
  • About 10,000 North Korean troops sent to Russia.