On ensuring accountability and justice in response to Russia’s continued attacks against the civilian population in Ukraine
B-10-2026-0201
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Nacho Sánchez Amor, Thijs Reuten
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This resolution condemns Russia's continued attacks on Ukraine's civilian population and infrastructure, demanding an immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of all Russian forces.¶¶ It urges the EU and member states to increase military support to Ukraine, enhance economic pressure on Russia, and support Ukraine's pursuit of a just peace based on international law and accountability.¶¶ The resolution calls for support for the ICC, the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression, and the International Claims Commission for Ukraine, as well as for Russia to pay reparations using frozen sovereign assets.¶¶¶
Key points
- Reaffirms that Russia's crime of aggression is a grave violation of international law and the UN Charter, requiring unprecedented action.¶
- Demands Russia immediately cease attacks on residential areas and civilian infrastructure, withdraw all forces from Ukraine's internationally recognized territory, and release all detained Ukrainians.¶
- Urges the EU, member states, and allies to massively increase military support to Ukraine, especially air defence and deep strike capabilities, and to enhance economic pressure on Russia.¶
- Calls for support for Ukraine's desire for a just peace based on international law, accountability for war crimes, and Russian reparations.¶
- Calls on member states to join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children and support the 'Bring Kids Back UA' initiative.¶
- Expresses concern at US sanctions against the ICC and calls on the Commission to activate the blocking statute to protect the ICC.¶
- Calls for support for the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and for signing the Enlarged Partial Agreement.¶
- Welcomes the establishment of the International Claims Commission for Ukraine and calls on member states to complete accession procedures.¶
- Calls for an EU Delegation to international organisations in The Hague to ensure effective participation in international justice bodies.¶
- Calls for using cash balances from immobilised Russian sovereign assets to back a reparations loan for Ukraine's defence and reconstruction.¶
Who is affected
- Russia: faces demands to cease attacks and withdraw forces, and may be subject to reparations using frozen assets.¶¶
- Ukraine: receives calls for increased military support and financial assistance for defence and reconstruction.¶
- EU member states: urged to increase military support, join coalitions, and complete accession to international bodies.¶¶
- International Criminal Court: protected from US sanctions and supported in its investigations.¶