On continuing the unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after three years of Russia’s war of aggression
B-10-2025-0161
on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Michael Gahler, Andrzej Halicki, Sebastião Bugalho, David McAllister, Siegfried Mureşan, Željana Zovko, Isabel WiselerLima, Nicolás Pascual de la Parte, Mika Aaltola, Wouter Beke, Krzysztof Brejza, Daniel Caspary, Lena Düpont, Jan Farský, MirceaGheorghe Hava, Rasa Juknevičienė, Sandra Kalniete, Ondřej Kolář, Andrey Kovatchev, Miriam Lexmann, Reinhold Lopatka, Antonio LópezIstúriz White, Danuše Nerudová, Mirosława Nykiel, Ana Miguel Pedro, Paulius Saudargas, Davor Ivo Stier, Michał Szczerba, Alice Teodorescu Måwe, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Riho Terras, Matej Tonin, Pekka Toveri, Inese Vaidere
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This resolution marks three years of Russia's war against Ukraine, reaffirming support for Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity, and condemning Russia's aggression and its allies.¶¶¶ It calls on member states to increase military support, including at least 0.25% of GDP annually, and stresses that peace negotiations must include Ukraine and provide security guarantees.¶¶ It criticizes US efforts to negotiate without Ukraine and Europe, and welcomes the EU's ReArm Europe plan and the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine.¶¶¶ It demands accountability for war crimes, including a special tribunal, and calls for continued sanctions and confiscation of Russian assets.¶¶¶ It urges Ukrainian authorities to maintain internal unity and political pluralism, and expresses concern about restrictions on travel for parliament members.¶¶¶
Key points
- Pays tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for a free Ukraine and reiterates support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within internationally recognized borders.¶
- Condemns Russia's war of aggression and the involvement of Belarus, North Korea, and Iran; demands Russia withdraw all forces and military equipment from Ukraine's territory.¶
- Calls on member states to substantially increase and accelerate military support, including weapons, ammunition, and training, and to commit at least 0.25% of GDP annually to support Ukraine.¶
- Reiterates support for Ukraine's peace formula and stresses that any peace negotiations must include Ukraine and provide credible security guarantees.¶
- Criticizes US attempts to negotiate with Russia over the heads of Ukraine and European states, warning that this empowers the aggressor and undermines trust in the transatlantic bond.¶¶
- Welcomes the European Council's support for the ReArm Europe plan and reiterates that there can be no negotiations on Ukraine without Ukraine or on European security without Europe.¶
- Calls for setting up a special tribunal to prosecute the crime of aggression against Ukraine and welcomes the International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression in Ukraine.¶
- Believes Ukraine's EU membership is a geostrategic investment and calls on Ukrainian authorities to strengthen internal political unity and uphold parliamentary pluralism.¶¶¶
- Expresses concern about restrictions on foreign travel for members of the Verkhovna Rada, as it may limit political activity of opposition members.¶
- Calls for comprehensive assistance for post-war reconstruction and reaffirms the EU's commitment to long-term financial support, including macro-financial assistance.¶
- Calls on the Council to maintain and extend sanctions against Russia, Belarus, Iran, and North Korea, and asks for an impact assessment of sanctions effectiveness.¶
- Reiterates concern about the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and supports continued IAEA presence there.¶
Who is affected
- Ukraine and its people: receive continued support and calls for internal unity.¶¶¶
- EU member states: urged to increase military support and commit 0.25% of GDP annually.¶
- Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea: subject to sanctions and condemnation.¶¶
- US administration: criticized for its policy on Ukraine and negotiations.¶¶
Figures and deadlines
- 0.25% of GDP annually: suggested minimum military support from EU member states and NATO allies.¶
- EUR 140 billion: total assistance pledged by EU, member states, and European financial institutions since February 2022.¶
- EUR 300 billion: approximate value of frozen Russian sovereign assets.
- 16 packages of sanctions adopted by the EU.¶¶
- USD 350 billion: amount demanded by US for alleged assistance to Ukraine.¶