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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-10-2024-0200

on behalf of the ECR Group · Rapporteur: Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Adam Bielan, Rihards Kols, Mariusz Kamiński, Bogdan Rzońca, Alexandr Vondra, Veronika Vrecionová, Michał Dworczyk, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Roberts Zīle, Małgorzata Gosiewska, Aurelijus Veryga, Assita Kanko, Ondřej Krutílek, Marlena Maląg, Charlie Weimers

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This resolution condemns Russia's war on Ukraine and North Korea's military support for Russia, urging more military aid to Ukraine, tougher sanctions on Russia, and accountability for war crimes. It calls for confiscating Russian assets, expanding sanctions to more sectors, and addressing sanctions circumvention, while supporting Ukraine's EU and NATO path.

Key points

  1. Condemns Russia's aggression and Belarus's involvement, demanding immediate withdrawal and compensation for damage.
  2. Urges EU and member states to provide more long-range weapons, air defence systems, ammunition, and other military equipment to Ukraine.
  3. Welcomes lifting of restrictions on long-range weapons use and urges other countries to follow.
  4. Condemns Russia's nuclear rhetoric and calls for rejecting nuclear intimidation.
  5. Supports Ukraine's Internal Resilience Plan and calls for EU support for its implementation.
  6. Calls for a legal regime to confiscate Russian state assets and a mechanism for reparations.
  7. Calls for extending sanctions to metallurgical, nuclear, chemical, agricultural sectors, and a full LNG embargo.
  8. Demands accountability for Russian and Belarusian leaders for the crime of aggression.
  9. Condemns North Korea's troop deployment and military cooperation with Russia, calling for closer cooperation with allies.
  10. Urges China to pressure North Korea to withdraw troops.

Who is affected

  • Ukraine: receives calls for more military aid and support for its resilience plan.
  • Russia: faces demands for withdrawal, sanctions expansion, and asset confiscation.
  • North Korea: condemned for military support to Russia, with calls for pressure.
  • EU member states: urged to provide weapons and enforce sanctions.

Figures and deadlines

  • 1 000 days of Ukrainian resistance as of 19 November 2024.
  • At least 10 civilians killed and 44 injured in Odesa strike on 18 November.
  • Russia plans to raise troop numbers to 690 000 by end of 2024.
  • EUR 210 billion in immobilised Russian assets, with up to EUR 3 billion per year for Ukraine.
  • Russia spends almost 41% of total expenditure on defence and security.
  • EU purchases of Russian fossil fuels exceeded EUR 200 billion since the invasion.
  • North Korea sent between 10 000 and 15 000 military personnel, including 500 officers and three generals.