On the EU position on the proposed plan and EU engagement towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine

B100546/2025

European Parliament resolution on the EU position on the proposed plan and EU engagement towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine

(2025/3001(RSP))

The European Parliament,

– having regard to its previous resolutions on Ukraine and on Russia,

– having regard to the 28-point plan on Ukraine discussed by US and Russian representatives and presented to the Ukrainian authorities on 20 November 2025,

– having regard to the European counterproposal for a peace plan for Ukraine, presented on 23 November 2025,

– having regard to the diplomatic negotiations between the United States, Ukraine and European partners held in Switzerland on 23 and 24 November 2025,

– having regard to Rule 136(2) of its Rules of Procedure,

A. whereas the 28-point plan drafted by US and Russian representatives provides for, inter alia, a cap on the size of the Ukrainian armed forces at 600 000 personnel, a constitutional ban on Ukraine joining NATO, a commitment by NATO not to accept Ukraine as a member, an agreement to share frozen Russian assets 50-50 and to use them to contribute to US-led efforts to invest in Ukraine and Russia, an invitation to Russia to rejoin G8, the recognition of Crimea and the Luhansk and Donetsk oblasts as de facto Russian, the unilateral withdrawal of Ukraine from the remaining parts of the Donetsk Oblast it controls and full amnesty for both the Russian and Ukrainian sides for their actions during the war, including a pledge not to make claims to this effect in the future;

B. whereas the European counterproposal provides, inter alia, that Ukraine’s military will be capped at 800 000 in peacetime, that Ukraine’s ability to join NATO will depend on a consensus among NATO members, that the United States will provide robust security guarantees that mirror NATO’s Article 5, that Russian sovereign assets will remain frozen until Russia compensates Ukraine for the damage caused, that Russia’s reintegration into the world economy will be progressive and that negotiations on territorial swaps will start from the Line of Contact;

1. Acknowledges the US administration’s peace-seeking efforts; considers, however, that the original 28-point plan drafted by US and Russian representatives falls short of providing the requirements essential for guaranteeing a just, lasting, sustainable and comprehensive peace in Ukraine; considers, furthermore, that the plan would force Ukraine into accepting capitulation and legitimising Russian territorial gains; strongly believes that the adoption of this plan would reward an aggressor and punish the victim, an outcome that would set a dangerous precedent and send an encouraging signal to many authoritarian leaders around the world that there is no accountability for forcibly changing borders and attacking neighbouring states; recalls that this plan does not impose any limitations or restrictions on Russia; strongly insists, therefore, that this plan is unacceptable and should by no means be implemented;

2. Believes that the European counterproposal for a peace plan for Ukraine is a balanced and genuine approach to achieving peace and should be the basis for any further diplomatic negotiations; underlines that the EU’s goal remains a just and lasting peace that is grounded in international law and fully respects Ukraine’s territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty; reiterates that such a peace cannot be achieved by yielding to the aggressor, but requires sustained pressure on Russia and unwavering and sustained support for Ukraine; stresses that any agreement must focus on ending the war, securing Ukraine’s future and supporting its reconstruction;

3. Reiterates its position that any negotiations on peace can start only after an immediate and effective ceasefire has been implemented along the Line of Contact; strongly reaffirms, furthermore, that any deliberations on the future of Ukraine must be conducted with the involvement of Ukraine from the outset and that any negotiations that will impact the security situation in Europe must fully involve the EU and its Member States; underscores that any agreement must not undermine the security of Europe;

4. Underscores that a just and comprehensive peace between Ukraine and Russia will be achieved only if: (i) there are no limitations on Ukraine’s ability to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity and in effect ensure it is not left vulnerable to future attacks, (ii) Ukraine is offered credible security guarantees by its partners equivalent to NATO’s Article 5 or Article 42(7) of the Treaty on European Union, avoiding a repeat of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum on security assurances, (iii) Ukraine has the freedom to choose its security and political alliances, (iv) Russia fully compensates Ukraine for the destruction it has caused, the collateral for which will be the frozen assets that are under EU jurisdiction, (v) there is full accountability for the war crimes committed by Russia, its allies and its proxy forces against Ukraine and its people, (vi) the thousands of kidnapped Ukrainian children are returned, and (vii) all Russian forces withdraw from the internationally recognised territory of Ukraine;

5. Recalls its position that the Ukrainian territory temporarily occupied by Russia is not and will not be recognised by the EU and its Member States; highlights, moreover, that as part of robust international security guarantees and in order to prevent any future violations of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, a robust international observation and peacekeeping mission should be deployed with a UN Security Council mandate on both sides of the Line of Contact; reiterates, given the current volatile security situation in Europe, the importance of maintaining NATO and US military presence along the eastern flank as crucial for securing the region’s stability; emphasises that should a just peace be achieved between Ukraine and Russia, the United States, together with the EU and its Member States, will have a crucial role to play in guaranteeing its implementation;

6. Reiterates that the EU and its Member States must stand united, principled and unflinching during the ongoing negotiations seeking to end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine; highlights that European values, our security and the future of our continent hinge on achieving a peace that reflects the sacrifices made by Ukraine and its brave and resilient people, and that is rooted in justice, law and enduring security;

7. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the governments and parliaments of the Member States, the President, Government and Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the Secretary-General of the United Nations.