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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2026/2933(RSP))

On the escalation of Russian strikes in the EU, particularly on Black Sea shipping, threatening human life, regional stability and food security

B-10-2026-0483

on behalf of the ESN Group · Rapporteur: Stanislav Stoyanov, Petar Volgin, Tomasz Froelich, Rada Laykova

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This is a motion for a resolution on the escalation of Russian strikes in the EU, particularly on Black Sea shipping. It expresses concern over attacks on human life, civilian shipping and regional stability, and calls on all parties to show restraint and prevent further escalation. It says all attacks in the Black Sea must be assessed consistently under international law, regardless of who is responsible, and rejects double standards. It supports diplomatic initiatives for peace in Ukraine and calls for a pragmatic EU foreign policy open to dialogue with all relevant parties. It reaffirms member states' responsibility for national defence and says Black Sea security challenges must not justify further centralisation of EU defence policy. It invites the Commission to strengthen regional cooperation and implement the EU's Strategic Approach to the Black Sea through initiatives on security, connectivity and industrial cooperation, and calls for use of EU financing to create logistic gateways via the Black Sea and Central Asia.

Key points

  1. Expresses serious concern over the escalation of hostilities in the Black Sea and the growing risks to human life, civilian shipping and regional stability.
  2. Stresses that all attacks in the Black Sea must be assessed consistently and impartially under applicable international law, irrespective of the party responsible, and rejects double standards and selective condemnation.
  3. Urges all parties to exercise restraint, refrain from actions that endanger security, including for international shipping, and take immediate steps to prevent further escalation or the spread of the conflict to other countries in the region.
  4. Takes note of the response to the maritime incidents, including the deployment of specially trained Bulgarian personnel to inspect an affected vessel under difficult conditions.
  5. Stresses that continued military attacks undermine prospects for a peaceful settlement and supports diplomatic initiatives for lasting peace in Ukraine and reconciliation in the region.
  6. Takes note of diplomatic contacts between the United States and Russia, including on energy, and calls for the EU to pursue a pragmatic foreign policy guided by member states' strategic interests and open to dialogue with all relevant parties.
  7. Reaffirms member states' sovereign responsibility for national defence and stresses that Black Sea security challenges must not justify further centralisation of EU defence policy, compulsory military integration or transfer of national control over defence expenditure and procurement.
  8. Invites the Commission to support and strengthen current regional cooperation frameworks in the Black Sea through a bottom-up approach based on the priorities of the countries concerned.
  9. Calls for the EU to implement its Strategic Approach to the Black Sea through initiatives on cross-regional security, connectivity and industrial cooperation, and stresses that regional economic cooperation does not require deeper EU integration.
  10. Invites the Commission to assess regional needs and engage with economic and business stakeholders and investors to leverage private investment for projects strengthening interconnected industries, trade and economic resilience.
  11. Stresses the importance of strengthening connectivity between Black Sea and Danube ports and the trans-European transport network.
  12. Calls for strategic use of all available instruments and financing under the current and next EU Multiannual Financial Framework to create logistic gateways via the Black Sea and Central Asia and increase trade flows along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.

Who is affected

  • Black Sea shipping and commercial vessels, which the text says face risks from attacks and maritime incidents.
  • Bulgaria and Romania, whose exclusive economic zone and territorial waters are named as sites of incidents.
  • EU households and businesses, which the text says face higher costs from energy disruptions and market volatility.
  • Member states, whose sovereign responsibility for national defence the text reaffirms.
  • The Commission, which is invited to support regional cooperation, assess regional needs and engage with investors.