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-10-2024-0198
on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, Olivier Chastel, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Engin Eroglu, Bart Groothuis, Karin Karlsbro, Ľubica Karvašová, Michał Kobosko, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, JanChristoph Oetjen, Urmas Paet, MarieAgnes StrackZimmermann, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar, Dainius Žalimas
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Parliament condemns Russia's war against Ukraine and the military support from the DPRK, Iran, Belarus and China, and calls for stronger EU support for Ukraine, including military aid, sanctions and financial assistance.¶¶¶ It urges the EU to extend sanctions on Russia to three years, adopt a 15th package, and tackle sanctions circumvention, while also calling for the confiscation of frozen Russian assets and increased humanitarian aid.¶¶¶ The resolution also addresses cooperation with the Republic of Korea, the need for a Defence Union, and support for Ukraine's reconstruction and trade liberalisation.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns Russia's war of aggression and demands immediate withdrawal of forces, release of prisoners, return of abducted children, and compensation for damage.¶
- Condemns Russia's use of DPRK troops and new ballistic missiles, calling on member states to react to this new phase of the war.¶
- Reaffirms EU commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and supports Ukraine's Peace Formula as a framework for peace.¶¶
- Denounces military support from Iran, Belarus and the DPRK, and condemns the DPRK-Russia strategic partnership treaty.¶
- Condemns China's supply of dual-use goods and military items to Russia, and calls on Beijing to end such assistance.¶
- Calls for sanctions on DPRK entities and intermediaries involved in arms transfers, and for broadening sanctions against the DPRK, Iran and Chinese entities supporting Russia.¶¶
- Calls for a comprehensive EU strategy to address authoritarian alliances and promote nuclear non-proliferation.¶
- Calls for accountability for war crimes through cooperation with the International Criminal Court.¶
- Calls for deeper cooperation with the Republic of Korea, including shifting its position on arming Ukraine and preparing for possible defections from the Korean People's Army.¶¶
- Calls for increased military support to Ukraine, including long-range missiles, air-defence systems, and training, and for member states to spend at least 0.25% of GDP annually on military support.¶¶
- Calls for adoption of the 15th sanctions package, extension of sanctions to three years, and measures against sanctions circumvention.¶¶¶
- Calls for the EU to allow Ukraine to use Western-supplied weapons beyond its borders, and for a Defence Union and continued support from the US.¶¶¶
Who is affected
- Russia: must withdraw forces and face sanctions and asset confiscation.¶¶¶
- DPRK, Iran, Belarus, China: face condemnation and potential sanctions for supporting Russia.¶¶¶
- Ukraine: receives continued military, financial and humanitarian support.¶¶¶
- Republic of Korea: urged to provide military aid to Ukraine and deepen cooperation with the EU.¶¶
- EU member states: called on to increase military spending and adopt sanctions.¶¶