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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-10-2025-0305

on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Nacho Sánchez Amor, Thijs Reuten

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This resolution condemns Russia's war against Ukraine and demands an immediate ceasefire, withdrawal of forces, and release of all detained Ukrainians. It calls for increased military support to Ukraine, stronger sanctions on Russia, and measures to counter sanctions circumvention. It urges the release of deported Ukrainian children, supports ICC investigations and the Special Tribunal, and calls for confiscation of Russian state assets.

Key points

  1. Demands Russia immediately cease attacks on civilians, withdraw all forces from Ukraine, end deportations, and release all detained Ukrainians.
  2. Notes Russia launched over 20,000 drones in 2025, killed over 1,050 civilians, and injured 4,300, showing deliberate targeting of civilians.
  3. Calls for massively increased military support to Ukraine to stop Russian aggression and enable Ukraine to regain full control of its territory.
  4. Urges release of all detained civilians and POWs, especially deported children, and demands international access to them.
  5. Calls for enhanced and accelerated military support, joint procurement of air defence and long-range systems, and lifting restrictions on using Western weapons against Russian territory.
  6. Urges adoption of next sanctions package without delay, including a complete ban on Russian fossil fuels and anti-circumvention measures.
  7. Reminds Hungary and Slovakia of sincere cooperation and urges them to stop obstructing EU sanctions on Russia.
  8. Supports ICC investigation and Special Tribunal, expresses concern about US sanctions on ICC, and calls for activation of blocking statute.
  9. Reaffirms commitment to just peace based on Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, accountability, and Russian reparations.
  10. Calls for confiscation of Russian state assets immobilized under EU sanctions to support Ukraine's defence and reconstruction.

Who is affected

  • Russian Federation: must cease attacks, withdraw forces, release detainees, and pay reparations.
  • EU Member States: must increase military support, adopt sanctions, and lift restrictions on weapon use.
  • Hungarian and Slovak Governments: must align with EU positions and stop obstructing sanctions.
  • International Criminal Court: protected from US sanctions via blocking statute.

Figures and deadlines

  • over 20 000 drones launched in 2025, around 3 500 per month, 350 % of 2024 monthly average
  • over 1 050 civilians killed and 4 300 injured