MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2665(RSP))
On Russia’s undemocratic presidential elections and their illegitimate extension to the occupied territories
B-9-2024-0253
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Pedro Marques, Tonino Picula, Eero Heinäluoma
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Parliament denounces Russia's presidential election of 15-17 March 2024 as undemocratic, held in a climate of repression and war, and condemns its extension to occupied Ukrainian territories.¶¶¶ It reiterates condemnation of Russia's war against Ukraine, demands withdrawal of forces and return of detained Ukrainians, and stresses the need for EU policy based on rejection of aggression and preparedness.¶¶
Key points
- Expresses concern that the election was Russia's least democratic since the Soviet Union's break-up.¶
- Denounces the election's holding in a totalitarian climate of fear and repression and amid an illegal war against Ukraine, with serious electoral violations.¶
- Condemns the illegal holding of so-called elections in Ukraine's occupied territories, reiterating the EU will not recognise them or their outcome.¶
- Reiterates strong condemnation of Russia's war and demands immediate, complete and unconditional withdrawal of all forces and equipment from Ukraine's internationally recognised territory.¶
- Demands an end to forced deportations of Ukrainian civilians and the release and return of all detained Ukrainians, especially children.
- Underlines that refusing independent international observation points to unprecedented democratic backsliding and lack of willingness to honour international commitments.¶
- Notes the solidarity of Russian voters who followed Navalny's supporters' plea to cast votes at noon on 17 March 2024.¶
- Expresses solidarity with Russian citizens who, despite repression, speak truth and uphold human values.¶
- Emphasises that EU policy towards Russia must reject the war, consider hybrid attacks and disinformation, ensure preparedness, and require Russia to accept responsibility and change policy and governance.¶
Who is affected
- Russian authorities: face demands to cease military activities, withdraw forces, and release detained Ukrainians.¶
- Russian citizens: their courage and solidarity are acknowledged; they face repression.¶¶
- EU institutions and member states: called to base policy on rejection of aggression and ensure preparedness.¶