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Adopted text 2026-02-24

Four years of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and European contributions to a just peace and sustained security for Ukraine

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Parliament's resolution on four years of Russia's war against Ukraine reaffirms support for Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity, condemns Russia's aggression, and demands an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces. It calls for increased military, political, and diplomatic efforts, including more sanctions on Russia and its allies, and for robust security guarantees for Ukraine underpinned by a multinational 'reassurance force'. The resolution urges the EU to accelerate the phase-out of Russian energy imports, support Ukraine's EU integration, and ensure accountability for war crimes, including through a special tribunal. It also addresses the return of deported children, sexual violence, human trafficking, and the listing of the Wagner Group as a terrorist organisation.

Key points

  1. Reaffirms full support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and its right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
  2. Demands that Russia and its proxies immediately cease all military action, withdraw all forces, and release all prisoners and deported civilians.
  3. Calls for the EU and member states to massively increase military support to Ukraine and enhance pressure on Russia.
  4. Welcomes the proposal for a multinational 'reassurance force' and calls for robust security guarantees, but regrets they only apply after a ceasefire.
  5. Insists that no sanctions be lifted before a peace agreement, and calls for further sanctions, including on Russian energy, shadow fleet, and entities like Rosatom.
  6. Welcomes the EUR 90 billion financial assistance package for Ukraine and calls for swift implementation.
  7. Urges the EU to use immobilised Russian assets to back a reparations loan for Ukraine's defence and reconstruction.
  8. Calls for lifting restrictions on using Western weapons against military targets in Russia and for expanding EUMAM Ukraine's training activities.
  9. Urges the Commission to accelerate the phase-out of Russian energy imports, including oil, uranium, and nuclear fuel, and to permanently decommission Nord Stream pipelines.
  10. Condemns the deportation of Ukrainian children and calls for their safe return, supporting initiatives like 'Bring Kids Back UA'.
  11. Calls for sanctions on Russian institutions involved in war crimes and for listing the Wagner Group as a terrorist organisation.
  12. Urges the EU to support a special tribunal for the crime of aggression and to activate the Blocking Statute to protect the ICC from US sanctions.

Who is affected

  • Russia and its leadership, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, and Chinese entities supplying dual-use goods face demands for sanctions and accountability.
  • Ukrainian people, including children, prisoners of war, and civilians, are the focus of demands for release, return, and protection.
  • EU member states are urged to increase military, financial, and humanitarian support, and to implement sanctions strictly.
  • African nations, Cuba, and Central Asian countries are urged to prevent deceptive recruitment of their citizens for Russia's war.
  • The International Criminal Court is supported, and the Commission is called on to protect it from US sanctions.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 1.3 billion spent on Russian fossil fuels in December 2025 alone.
  • 49% of Russia's LNG exports and 35% of pipeline gas exports go to the EU.
  • At least 20,000 and possibly up to 35,000 Ukrainian children deported.
  • Up to 16,000 Ukrainian civilians illegally deprived of liberty.
  • EUR 90 billion financial assistance package for Ukraine.
  • Over 1,400 citizens of 36 African nations fighting for Russia.

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