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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-10-2026-0204

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group · Rapporteur: Villy Søvndal, Mārtiņš Staķis, Maria Ohisalo, Hannah Neumann, Virginijus Sinkevičius, Ville Niinistö, Saskia Bricmont, Sergey Lagodinsky, Nicolae Ștefănuță

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This resolution condemns Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and demands an immediate withdrawal of forces and compensation for damage. It calls for accountability mechanisms, including the International Claims Commission and Special Tribunal, and urges EU states to stop importing Russian fossil fuels. It also condemns the forced transfer of Ukrainian children and environmental destruction, and supports ICC investigations.

Key points

  1. Condemns Russia's war of aggression and demands immediate withdrawal of all forces and compensation for damage.
  2. Expresses solidarity with Ukraine and supports its independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
  3. Underlines that peace negotiations must not overlook victims or justice and must include Ukraine.
  4. Calls on EU member states and partners to sign and ratify the International Claims Commission convention, which needs 25 ratifications.
  5. Calls for finalizing an Enlarged Partial Agreement on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression.
  6. Stresses the need for a broader international coalition for justice and welcomes participation of Japan, Canada, and Australia.
  7. Commends the UN Commission of Inquiry and calls for its work to continue beyond 2027.
  8. Supports ICC investigations and condemns US sanctions against the ICC, calling for activation of the Blocking Statute.
  9. Condemns forced transfer and illegal adoption of Ukrainian children and calls for cooperation to document and return them.
  10. Considers the war an ecocide and calls for international recognition and an environmental recovery strategy.
  11. Urges EU member states to stop importing Russian fossil fuels immediately.

Who is affected

  • EU member states and partner countries are called to ratify the International Claims Commission convention.
  • EU member states are urged to stop importing Russian fossil fuels.
  • The International Criminal Court is supported and protected against US sanctions.
  • Ukrainian authorities and organizations are to cooperate in documenting and returning deported children.

Figures and deadlines

  • 25 ratifications are required for the International Claims Commission convention to enter into force.
  • The UN Commission of Inquiry identified 1,205 cases of children taken, but the real figure is expected to be closer to 20,000.
  • 80% of deported children have not yet been returned.
  • Environmental losses are reported at EUR 120 billion, with over 10,000 documented cases of damage.
  • EU spent EUR 1.3 billion on Russian fossil fuel in March 2026 alone.
  • EU accounts for 49% of Russia's LNG exports and 33% of pipeline gas exports.
  • Spain purchased EUR 355 million worth of Russian LNG in March 2026, a 124% month-on-month increase.