On continuing the unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after three years of Russia’s war of aggression
B-10-2025-0159
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Villy Søvndal, Sergey Lagodinsky, Maria Ohisalo, Ville Niinistö, Virginijus Sinkevičius, Nicolae Ştefănuță, Mounir Satouri, Markéta Gregorová, Tilly Metz
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This resolution condemns Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and demands immediate withdrawal and compensation. It calls for continued military and financial support for Ukraine, stronger sanctions on Russia, and accountability for war crimes.¶¶¶ It expresses concern over the US shift in policy and urges Europe to take a leading role in peace negotiations and defence, including creating new funding mechanisms and ending unanimity in certain decisions.¶¶¶ The resolution addresses humanitarian needs, reconstruction financing, and the seizure of Russian assets, while also calling for measures against sanctions evasion and disinformation.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns Russia's war of aggression and demands immediate termination of military activities, unconditional withdrawal from all Ukrainian territory, and compensation for damage.¶
- Expresses solidarity with Ukraine and supports its independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within internationally recognised borders.¶
- Stresses President Zelenskyy's legitimacy and confidence in Ukrainian authorities to hold elections when the situation allows.¶
- Calls for increased military support to Ukraine, including more arms and ammunition, and welcomes proposals for additional air defence systems and training.¶
- Urges member states to invest in Ukraine's defence industry and proposes a specific budget for the European Defence Industry Programme's Ukraine Support Instrument.¶
- Calls for Europe's involvement in peace negotiations and welcomes the 'coalition of the willing' for enforcing a peace agreement.¶
- Calls for the establishment of an EU defence facility and the abolition of unanimity except for military interventions.¶
- Demands accountability for war crimes and supports the ICC, including the activation of the EU blocking statute and establishment of a special tribunal for the crime of aggression.¶
- Calls for additional long-term financing for Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction, and for legal avenues to seize frozen Russian assets.¶
- Calls for stronger sanctions, including bans on Russian fossil fuels, grain, and other products, and for measures against sanctions evasion.¶¶¶
- Condemns the Hungarian Government's threats to block sanctions and calls for tools to prevent further blocking.¶
- Calls for combating Russian disinformation and holding social media platforms accountable under the Digital Services Act.¶
Who is affected
- Ukraine: receives continued support and calls for military aid, reconstruction financing, and integration into EU sectors.¶¶¶
- Russia: faces demands for withdrawal, sanctions, and accountability for war crimes and aggression.¶¶
- EU member states: urged to provide military support, invest in defence, and enforce sanctions.¶¶¶
- US: criticised for policy shift and sanctions relief plans; called on to maintain support and sanctions.¶¶
- Companies evading sanctions: targeted for criminalisation and enforcement.¶
Figures and deadlines
- more than 12 500 civilians murdered since February 2022¶
- at least 19 546 Ukrainian children deported or forcibly displaced¶
- more than 6 500 crimes against the environment, estimated cost USD 71 billion¶
- total cost of reconstruction at least EUR 506 billion over the next decade¶¶
- financing gap of EUR 9.62 billion for 2025
- over 12.7 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in 2025¶
- over 6.8 million Ukrainians displaced from Ukraine