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-10-2025-0307
on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dan Barna, AnnaMaja Henriksson, Ľubica Karvašová, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Nathalie Loiseau, Urmas Paet, MarieAgnes StrackZimmermann, Eugen Tomac, Hilde Vautmans, Lucia Yar, Dainius Žalimas
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This resolution condemns Russia's war against Ukraine and demands an immediate ceasefire, withdrawal of troops, and release of all detained and deported Ukrainians.¶ It calls for increased EU sanctions on Russia, including an embargo on fossil fuels, and for using immobilised Russian assets to support Ukraine's defence and reconstruction.¶¶ It urges the EU to boost military aid to Ukraine and support the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression.¶¶
Key points
- Condemns Russia's war of aggression and demands immediate cessation of military activities, full withdrawal from Ukrainian territory, and release of all detained and deported Ukrainians.¶
- Condemns executions of Ukrainian POWs and calls for increased pressure on Russia to comply with international law and grant access to detention places.¶
- Condemns violence against Ukrainian children, including forced transfers and deportations, and calls for increased EU support for their education, healthcare, and mental health.¶
- Calls for increased humanitarian and rehabilitation assistance for victims of Russian captivity, including medical, psychological, and legal support.¶
- Expresses concern over 70,000 missing Ukrainians and calls for increased efforts to investigate their whereabouts.¶
- Welcomes the agreement to establish a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and calls for support to bring perpetrators to justice.¶
- Reaffirms commitment to a just peace based on Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and supports Ukraine's Peace Formula.¶
- Calls for adoption of the 18th EU sanctions package, full embargo on Russian fossil fuels, and sanctions on shadow fleet vessels and related individuals.¶
- Urges transfer of immobilised Russian assets to special purpose vehicles for Ukraine's defence and reconstruction, and further limits on high-tech exports to Russia.¶
- Calls for increased EU military aid, joint procurement, and integration of Ukraine into European defence industrial chains.¶
- Calls for maintaining broad international support for Ukraine, including building coalitions with non-EU partners.¶
Who is affected
- Russian authorities: must cease military activities, withdraw troops, release detainees, and face sanctions.¶¶
- Ukrainian civilians and POWs: benefit from demands for release and increased humanitarian aid.¶¶
- Ukrainian children: receive support for education, healthcare, and mental health services.¶
- EU and member states: called on to increase sanctions, military aid, and financial support.¶¶
Figures and deadlines
- Nearly 27,700 guided aerial bombs, over 11,000 Shahed drones, around 9,000 other combat drones, and more than 700 missiles launched since 2025.¶
- Over 13,300 civilians killed and over 32,700 injured as of May 2025.
- Over 1,800 children killed or injured; over 65% living in poverty; up to 100,000 in institutional care.¶
- Over 1.5 million children at risk of PTSD.
- 268 Ukrainian POWs executed, including 208 on battlefield and 59 in Olenivka.¶
- Over 5,600 torture victims identified; more than 170 torture chambers documented.¶
- Over 70,000 Ukrainians listed as missing.¶
- Over 16,000 civilians held in Russian-operated prisons.¶