On the need for unwavering support for Ukraine, after two years of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
B-9-2024-0153
on behalf of the PPE Group · Rapporteur: Michael Gahler, Andrius Kubilius, Rasa Juknevičienė, David McAllister, Siegfried Mureşan, Jerzy Buzek, Ewa Kopacz, Traian Băsescu, Vladimír Bilčík, Vasile Blaga, IoanRareş Bogdan, Daniel Buda, CristianSilviu Buşoi, Daniel Caspary, Gheorghe Falcă, Tomasz Frankowski, Anja Haga, Andrzej Halicki, MirceaGheorghe Hava, Sandra Kalniete, Arba Kokalari, Andrey Kovatchev, David Lega, Miriam Lexmann, Antonio LópezIstúriz White, Elżbieta Katarzyna Łukacijewska, Lukas Mandl, MarianJean Marinescu, Liudas Mažylis, Dace Melbārde, DanŞtefan Motreanu, GheorgheVlad Nistor, Aušra Seibutytė, Michaela Šojdrová, Eugen Tomac, Inese Vaidere, Tom Vandenkendelaere, Tomáš Zdechovský, Milan Zver
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Parliament's resolution restates support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity and condemns Russia's war of aggression, demanding Russia withdraw all forces and end deportations.¶¶ It calls for continued and increased military aid, with no self-imposed restrictions, and for EU Member States and NATO allies to spend no less than 0.25% of GDP annually on military support.¶¶¶ It welcomes the opening of EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and calls for a merit-based process, gradual integration into the single market and support for reforms.¶¶¶ It calls for a special tribunal on the crime of aggression, sanctions on Russia and Belarus, confiscation of frozen Russian assets, and action on deported Ukrainian children and environmental damage.¶¶¶
Key points
- Reiterates solidarity with Ukraine and support for its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within internationally recognised borders.¶
- Condemns Russia's war of aggression and Belarus's involvement, and demands Russia cease military actions, withdraw all forces and equipment, end forced deportations and release detained Ukrainians.¶
- Pays tribute to the people of Ukraine, laureates of the 2023 Sakharov Prize, and calls for increased EU support for treatment and rehabilitation of injured defenders.¶¶
- Supports extension of the Temporary Protection Directive for persons fleeing Ukraine.¶
- States the objective is for Ukraine to win the war, requiring continued, sustained and steadily increasing supply of all types of conventional weapons without exception.¶
- Calls for military aid for as long as necessary and in whatever form, and for Member States to substantially increase and accelerate support so Ukraine can regain full control of its territory.¶
- Says there should be no self-imposed restriction on military assistance, calls for investment in the European defence industrial base, and supports allies spending no less than 0.25% of GDP annually.¶
- Welcomes security agreements with the UK, Denmark, Italy, Germany and France, and calls on other partners to follow suit; says these are not a substitute for NATO membership.¶
- Reiterates support for Ukraine's peace formula and calls for a special tribunal to prosecute the crime of aggression.¶¶
- Condemns forced relocation and deportation of Ukrainian children, demands their immediate return, and condemns planned Russian presidential elections on occupied territories on 15-17 March 2024.¶¶
- Welcomes opening of EU accession negotiations, calls for a merit-based process and gradual integration into the single market, and calls for support for reforms including decentralisation.¶¶¶
- Calls for maintaining and enforcing sanctions on Russia and Belarus, further sanctions packages, action against circumvention, and confiscation of frozen Russian assets.¶¶¶
Who is affected
- Ukraine: receives military, financial and reconstruction support, and is backed for EU accession and territorial integrity.¶¶¶
- Russia and Belarus: face demands to withdraw forces, end deportations, and face sanctions and prosecution.¶¶¶
- EU Member States: called to increase military aid and spend no less than 0.25% of GDP annually.¶
- Ukrainian children: subject of demands for immediate return of those deported to Russia and Belarus.¶
- EU citizens and civil society: praised for solidarity, with support for extending temporary protection.¶
Figures and deadlines
- at least EUR 85 billion: overall assistance pledged to Ukraine by the EU, Member States and European financial institutions since February 2022¶
- EUR 17 billion: provided to Member States to host some four million Ukrainian refugees
- EUR 28 billion: military aid provided by the EU and its Member States to Ukraine¶
- EUR 5.6 billion: provided through the European Peace Facility for transfer of military equipment
- approximately 524 000 155 mm shells by March 2024, and another 500 000 by the end of the year: ammunition initiative for Ukraine
- 40 000 Ukrainian soldiers: trained by the EU Military Mission in Germany and Poland
- EUR 50 billion: Ukraine Facility support for repair, recovery, reconstruction and modernisation from 2024 to 2027¶
- no less than 0.25% of GDP annually: proposed military support by EU Member States and NATO allies¶