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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-10-2026-0215

on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Michael Gahler, Andrzej Halicki, David McAllister, Sebastião Bugalho, Siegfried Mureşan, Željana Zovko, Isabel WiselerLima, Mika Aaltola, Wouter Beke, Krzysztof Brejza, Jan Farský, Rasa Juknevičienė, Sandra Kalniete, Łukasz Kohut, Ondřej Kolář, Andrey Kovatchev, Miriam Lexmann, Antonio LópezIstúriz White, Liudas Mažylis, Danuše Nerudová, Ana Miguel Pedro, Paulius Saudargas, Oliver Schenk, Davor Ivo Stier, Michał Szczerba, Alice Teodorescu Måwe, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Riho Terras, Pekka Toveri, Inese Vaidere, Milan Zver

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This resolution condemns Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and demands an immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of all Russian forces. It calls for accountability for war crimes, support for Ukraine's reconstruction, and continued sanctions against Russia.

Key points

  1. Condemns Russia's attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, and demands that Russia and its proxies cease all attacks and withdraw from Ukraine's internationally recognized territory.
  2. Reaffirms support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and underlines Ukraine's right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
  3. Condemns torture of Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war, calls for EU sanctions against Russian officials responsible, and stresses that war criminals must be held accountable.
  4. Calls for an EU delegation to international organisations in The Hague, supports EU membership in the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression and the International Claims Commission, and insists Russia must pay reparations.
  5. Supports the International Criminal Court's investigation and arrest warrants for Russian officials, including Vladimir Putin and Maria Lvova-Belova.
  6. Welcomes EU support for prosecuting international crimes in Ukraine, including the International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression.
  7. Denounces Russia's attempts to erase Ukraine's culture and identity, noting damage to cultural sites and the killing of artists, media professionals, and athletes.
  8. Welcomes the EUR 90 billion Ukraine Support Loan and the 20th sanctions package, insists no sanctions be lifted before a peace agreement, and calls for stricter implementation.
  9. Reaffirms commitment to Ukraine's reconstruction and stresses the importance of the Ukraine Facility for recovery and EU membership path.
  10. Condemns sexual and gender-based violence as a war crime and notes damage to healthcare facilities.

Who is affected

  • Russia and its proxy forces: must cease attacks and withdraw from Ukraine.
  • Russian officials responsible for violence and torture: subject to EU sanctions.
  • EU institutions: to open a delegation in The Hague and join international bodies.
  • Ukraine: receives support for reconstruction and EU membership path.

Figures and deadlines

  • Over 17 civilians killed and over 100 injured in the 16 April 2026 attack.
  • Between 30 March and 19 April 2026: over 5 960 UAV strikes, nearly 2 670 guided bombs, over 100 missiles; at least 75 civilians killed, over 400 injured.
  • Since February 2022: at least 17 167 civilians killed, including 697 children, and 42 262 injured.
  • 10 million Ukrainians displaced, including 7 million abroad.
  • At least 2 881 attacks on health workers and facilities documented since 24 February 2022.
  • Direct damage estimated at USD 195.1 billion (EUR 166.8 billion); socio-economic losses USD 666.7 billion (EUR 570 billion); recovery needs USD 587.7 billion (EUR 502.5 billion).
  • EUR 90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, with EUR 30 billion macroeconomic support and EUR 60 billion for defence industrial capacities.
  • Cultural damage estimated at over EUR 4 billion; 346 artists killed, 135 media professionals, more than 660 athletes; 1 707 cultural heritage sites damaged, 2 503 objects damaged, 513 destroyed.