On the need for unwavering support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
B-9-2024-0142
on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Mick Wallace
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This is a motion for a resolution from The Left Group in the European Parliament on support for Ukraine after two years of Russia's war of aggression. It condemns the invasion, demands Russia withdraw its forces, and calls for diplomatic efforts to end the war.¶¶¶ It urges NATO not to escalate the conflict and rejects the transformation of the EU into a militarised Union.¶¶ It calls for humanitarian access, protection for refugees and conscientious objectors, and more EU support for humanitarian actors.¶¶ It demands Russia contribute financially to Ukraine's reconstruction, calls for cancellation of Ukrainian debt, and supports an international conference under the Ukraine Solidarity Trust Fund.¶ It raises concerns about corruption in Ukraine, labour law interventions, and unfair competition from Ukrainian agricultural imports affecting European farmers.¶¶¶
Key points
- Condemns the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine as a war of aggression and condemns Belarus's involvement.¶
- Expresses deepest solidarity with the people of Ukraine.¶
- Stresses the need for urgent, intensive and sustained diplomatic efforts to immediately end the war.¶
- Demands Russia cease its use of force and withdraw its military forces from Ukraine's territory.¶
- Urges Russia to return to dialogue and urges NATO not to escalate by starting a new arms race.¶
- Reaffirms commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and calls on Russia to reverse annexation decisions.¶
- Demands all parties comply with international humanitarian law, spare civilians, and hold war criminals accountable.¶
- Demands safe passage for refugees and unhindered humanitarian access, and calls for more EU support to humanitarian actors.¶
- Calls for protection for all fleeing Ukraine, including international students, trans women and conscientious objectors, and urges Ukraine and Russia to reconsider forced conscription policies.¶
- Urges the UN to step up efforts for ceasefire and peace negotiations and calls for EU support to the UN Secretary-General's diplomatic efforts.¶
- Calls for reconstruction of Ukraine as the highest priority, with Russia contributing financially, cancellation of Ukrainian debt, and an international conference under the Ukraine Solidarity Trust Fund.¶
- Rejects the transformation of the EU into a militarised Union and calls for attention to environmental consequences of war, including adding 'ecocide' to the Rome Statute.¶¶
Who is affected
- Ukraine and its people, who are the subject of solidarity and support calls.¶¶¶
- The Russian Federation, which is condemned and urged to withdraw forces and return to dialogue.¶¶¶
- EU member states, which are called to protect and grant asylum to persecuted Russians, Belarusians and deserters.¶
- European farmers, who are said to face unfair competition from Ukrainian agricultural imports.¶
- NATO and its member countries, which are urged not to escalate the conflict.¶
Figures and deadlines
- more than 14.6 million people, around 40 % of the Ukrainian population, will need humanitarian aid in 2024¶
- nearly 4 million are still internally displaced throughout Ukraine
- over 6 million live as refugees abroad
- 65 % of households reporting a decrease in their incomes since February 2022
- 44 % of households struggle to obtain enough money to meet their needs
- 45 % of the population belongs to at least one vulnerable group
- 3.6 million people are at risk of experiencing gender-based violence
- men between the ages of 18 and 60 with no military experience¶