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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/2710(RSP))

On the human cost of Russia’s war against Ukraine and the urgent need to end Russian aggression: the situation of illegally detained civilians and prisoners of war, and the continued bombing of civilians

B-10-2025-0303

on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Özlem Demirel, Danilo Della Valle

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This resolution condemns Russia's war against Ukraine and demands an immediate ceasefire, the release of all detained civilians and prisoners of war, and full access for international organizations to detention sites. It denounces the EU's double standards in applying international law, particularly its failure to sanction Israel, and calls for a reassessment of EU external action, including an arms embargo on Israel. It opposes the ReArm Europe Plan and NATO's 5% GDP defence spending commitment, urging that EU resources be redirected to civilian needs. It supports diplomatic efforts and calls for de-escalation and a political solution to the conflict in Ukraine.

Key points

  1. Condemns Russia's illegal war and demands it cease all attacks on civilians and infrastructure, and respect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
  2. Demands the immediate release of all Ukrainian civilians detained by Russia and full access for the Red Cross and UN to all detention sites.
  3. Condemns the execution of prisoners and the use of detainees for propaganda, and calls for increased pressure on Russia to comply with the Geneva Conventions.
  4. Alarmed by torture and sexual violence in detention, calls for a UN-led inquiry and insists all POWs be treated per international humanitarian law.
  5. Welcomes prisoner exchanges and encourages future agreements, especially for wounded combatants, minors, and arbitrarily detained civilians.
  6. Values the Istanbul dialogue between Russia and Ukraine as a step toward negotiations addressing the causes of the conflict.
  7. Denounces EU double standards, particularly not sanctioning Israel despite violations, and demands the release of arbitrarily detained Palestinians.
  8. Deplores EU leadership's silence on Israeli actions in Gaza, warning it may constitute complicity in war crimes, and demands a review of EU policy toward Israel.
  9. Calls for suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, an end to military cooperation, and a comprehensive arms embargo on Israel.
  10. Calls on all parties to prioritize de-escalation, ceasefire, and diplomacy over arms transfers and military escalation.
  11. Stresses that peace and security come from diplomacy and collective security, not militarism, and from improving living conditions and public services.
  12. Opposes the ReArm Europe Plan and NATO's 5% GDP defence spending commitment, demanding EU funds be redirected to civilian reconstruction and social needs.

Who is affected

  • Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war detained by Russia, who would be released and granted international oversight.
  • Russian prisoners of war held by Ukraine, who must be treated humanely per the Geneva Conventions.
  • Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, including children, whose release is demanded.
  • Israel, which would face suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement and an arms embargo.
  • EU Member States and institutions, which are called to reassess external action and redirect military spending.

Figures and deadlines

  • More than 13 000 civilians killed and over 32 000 injured in Russia's war against Ukraine since 24 February 2022.
  • Over 14 million Ukrainians displaced by the wars.
  • Over 16 000 Ukrainian civilians and at least 8 000 prisoners of war detained by Russia.
  • More than 5 700 prisoners of war exchanged between Russia and Ukraine since 2022.
  • Over 56 000 Palestinians killed and over 125 000 injured in Gaza since October 2023.
  • More than 10 000 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, including 3 300 in administrative detention and more than 950 minors.
  • NATO members committed to invest 5 % of GDP annually in defence by 2035.