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-10-2025-0306
on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Michael Gahler, Andrzej Halicki, Sebastião Bugalho, David McAllister, Siegfried Mureşan, Isabel WiselerLima, Nicolás Pascual de la Parte, Mika Aaltola, Wouter Beke, Krzysztof Brejza, Lena Düpont, Jan Farský, MirceaGheorghe Hava, Rasa Juknevičienė, Ewa Kopacz, Andrey Kovatchev, Reinhold Lopatka, Antonio LópezIstúriz White, Danuše Nerudová, Mirosława Nykiel, Liudas Mažylis, Ana Miguel Pedro, Paulius Saudargas, Oliver Schenk, Michał Szczerba, Davor Ivo Stier, Alice Teodorescu Måwe, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Riho Terras, Pekka Toveri, Inese Vaidere
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This resolution condemns Russia's war against Ukraine and demands an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces. It calls for the release of all illegally detained Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war, and for accountability for war crimes.¶¶¶ It also urges stronger EU sanctions, including a ban on Russian energy imports, and increased military and financial support for Ukraine.¶¶
Key points
- Condemns Russia's war of aggression and demands immediate withdrawal of all forces from Ukraine's internationally recognized territory.¶
- Reaffirms support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and its right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter.¶
- Condemns Russia's attempts to erase Ukrainian identity and its genocidal strategy of targeting civilians.¶¶
- Supports ICC investigations and the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.¶
- Demands Russia provide information on and release all illegally detained Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war, and grant ICRC access to detention sites.¶¶
- Condemns the deportation and mistreatment of Ukrainian children, and demands their safe return and accountability for perpetrators.¶
- Condemns Belarus's involvement and the Russian State Duma's protocol allowing CSTO troop deployments, and calls for release of Belarusian political prisoners.¶¶
- Urges member states to invest in Ukraine's defence industry and integrate it into EU defence initiatives.¶
- Calls for stronger sanctions, including a ban on Russian LNG, oil, and raw materials, and adoption of the 18th sanctions package.¶
- Urges member states to provide more arms and ammunition to Ukraine before negotiations, and rejects any pressure to cede territory.¶
- Supports a just and lasting peace on Ukraine's terms, preceded by an unconditional ceasefire.¶
Who is affected
- Russian authorities and military: must withdraw, release detainees, and face accountability for war crimes.¶¶
- Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war: their release and humane treatment are demanded.¶
- EU member states: urged to increase military aid, invest in Ukraine's defence industry, and adopt stronger sanctions.¶¶¶
- Belarus: condemned for complicity and called to release political prisoners.¶¶
Figures and deadlines
- 10 million Ukrainians displaced, including 7 million abroad.¶
- Approximately 16,000 Ukrainian civilians detained in Russia; over 70,000 missing.¶
- At least 29 civilians died in custody, 170 executed in Russian-controlled areas since February 2022.¶
- At least 7,000 civilians held captive in Russia and occupied territories.
- More than 150 Ukrainian POWs executed after surrender; 268 executions under investigation.¶
- 1,000 Ukrainian and 1,000 Russian POWs released in May 2025 exchange.¶
- Around 20,000 Ukrainian children deported since February 2022; only 1,366 returned, 637 confirmed dead.¶
- EUR 50 billion in military aid already provided by Europe.¶