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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-10-2024-0193

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Thijs Reuten, Nacho Sánchez Amor, Sven Mikser, Raphaël Glucksmann, César Luena, Evin Incir

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This resolution reaffirms the EU's support for Ukraine against Russia's war of aggression and condemns military cooperation between Russia and North Korea. It calls for increased military and financial aid to Ukraine, sanctions on Russia and North Korea, and action on human rights and nuclear issues.

Key points

  1. Reiterates unwavering support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and demands Russia withdraw all forces from Ukraine.
  2. Condemns countries providing military or financial assistance to Russia, and criticizes the Russia-DPRK Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and deployment of North Korean troops.
  3. Calls on Russia to cease military and technological cooperation with the DPRK and urges the DPRK to withdraw troops and stop supporting Russia.
  4. Urges EU member states to enhance and accelerate military support, including lifting restrictions on long-range weapons use, and to fulfill ammunition delivery commitments.
  5. Calls for increased defence spending, joint procurement, and integration of Ukraine into EU defence initiatives, including PESCO projects.
  6. Urges the DPRK to halt provocations and pursue denuclearization, and calls on China to reduce tensions and stop refoulement of North Korean refugees.
  7. Requests expanded sanctions on DPRK and Russia, including an embargo on Russian fossil fuels and lower price caps on petroleum products.
  8. Welcomes macro-financial assistance of up to EUR 35 billion for Ukraine and calls for long-term financial support beyond 2027 for reconstruction.
  9. Condemns Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure and calls for humanitarian aid and support for Ukraine's energy security.
  10. Reiterates that Russia must pay reparations and welcomes use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's defence and reconstruction.
  11. Calls for broad international support for Ukraine's peace plan and stresses accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Who is affected

  • Ukraine: receives continued military, financial, and humanitarian support from the EU and member states.
  • Russia: faces demands to withdraw troops and cease cooperation with North Korea, and expanded sanctions.
  • North Korea (DPRK): urged to withdraw troops from Russia, halt provocations, and denuclearize.
  • EU member states: called on to increase military support, lift restrictions on weapons use, and expand sanctions.
  • China: urged to reduce tensions and stop refoulement of North Korean refugees.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 25 billion in macro-financial support to Ukraine in 2022 and 2023.
  • Up to EUR 50 billion in financial support for Ukraine from 2024 to 2027.
  • EUR 12.2 billion already disbursed to Ukraine.
  • Up to 80% of Ukraine's energy infrastructure damaged or destroyed.
  • 15,000 North Korean troops reportedly deployed in Russia.
  • EUR 6.6 billion in partial reimbursements blocked by Hungary.
  • Macro-financial assistance of up to EUR 35 billion for Ukraine.
  • USD 50 billion loan to Ukraine secured by immobilised Russian state assets.