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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2700(RSP))

On ensuring accountability and justice in response to Russia’s continued attacks against the civilian population in Ukraine

B-10-2026-0202

on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Özlem Demirel, Danilo Della Valle

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This resolution condemns Russia's war against Ukraine and attacks on civilians, calls for accountability for war crimes, and urges the EU to apply international law consistently, including suspending the EU-Israel Association Agreement and imposing an arms embargo on Israel.

Key points

  1. Condemns Russia's illegal war and attacks on civilians; calls for an immediate ceasefire and respect for Ukraine's sovereignty.
  2. Affirms that attacks on civilians are war crimes and that perpetrators must be held accountable.
  3. Supports ICC investigations and calls for full cooperation, including executing arrest warrants.
  4. Calls on the Commission to activate the blocking statute to protect the ICC.
  5. Calls for cancellation of Ukraine's foreign debt to avoid economic dependence.
  6. Calls for comparable accountability mechanisms for Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, citing EU double standards.
  7. Calls for suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, end to military cooperation, and an arms embargo on Israel.
  8. Condemns illegal wars by the US and Israel against Iran and Lebanon, demanding universal respect for international law.
  9. Denounces EU's lack of diplomatic initiatives and alignment with allies that undermines independent foreign policy.
  10. Calls for a foreign policy based on non-alignment, disarmament, peace, multilateralism, and non-selective application of international law.

Who is affected

  • Russia: must cease attacks and respect Ukraine's sovereignty.
  • EU and Member States: must ensure consistent application of international law, suspend agreement with Israel, and impose arms embargo.
  • ICC: should be protected and supported.
  • Ukraine: would benefit from debt cancellation.
  • Israel: faces calls for suspension of EU agreement and arms embargo.

Figures and deadlines

  • Direct damage exceeding EUR 160 billion and reconstruction needs over EUR 500 billion.