Adopted text
Russia’s disinformation and historical falsification to justify its war of aggression against Ukraine
TA-10-2025-0006 · P10_TA(2025)0006 · PE769.096
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- Full procedure 2024/2988
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This resolution condemns Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and its use of disinformation and historical falsification to justify it.¶¶¶ It calls for accountability for war crimes, support for the ICC and a special tribunal, and measures to counter Russian disinformation.¶¶¶ It also addresses the instrumentalisation of history and religion, and calls for remembrance and education.¶¶¶
Key points
- Reiterates condemnation of Russia's war and calls for immediate withdrawal of all forces and release of detained Ukrainians.¶
- Rejects Russian claims to justify aggression, stating no consideration can justify it.¶
- Condemns systematic falsification of history, including use of Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, to manipulate public opinion and erase Ukrainian identity.¶
- Condemns Russia's failure to account for Soviet crimes, obstruction of research, and persecution of civil society organizations.¶
- Recalls that deliberate attacks on civilians and other violations constitute war crimes, demanding accountability.¶
- Supports ICC investigation and welcomes Ukraine's accession; calls for global ratification of Rome Statute.¶
- Calls for establishment of a special tribunal for the crime of aggression and support for the International Centre in The Hague.¶
- Calls for increased EU efforts to counter Russian disinformation, including media literacy and support for quality journalism.¶
- Calls for expanded sanctions on Russian media and support for independent Russian media in exile.¶
- Expresses concern over social media companies relaxing fact-checking; calls for strict enforcement of Digital Services Act.¶
- Calls on EU citizens to critically evaluate information and crosscheck facts.¶
- Condemns instrumentalisation of Orthodox religion and the ideology of 'Ruscism'; calls for EU-wide ban on totalitarian symbols.¶¶¶
Who is affected
- Russian regime: faces condemnation and calls for accountability for aggression and disinformation.¶¶¶
- EU and member states: called to counter disinformation, enforce sanctions, and support media literacy.¶¶¶
- Social media companies: urged to maintain fact-checking and moderation rules.
- EU citizens: encouraged to critically evaluate information.¶
- Russian Orthodox Church: condemned for geopolitical influence.¶