Rezolucje PE

The European Parliament strongly condemns Russian systematic attacks on Ukrainian residential areas, energy facilities, hospitals and other essential services, in blatant violation of international law. MEPs call for the leaders of Russia and its allies to be held accountable for their roles in the crime of aggression, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other international crimes and firmly support the establishment and operationalisation of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine, encouraging all EU member states to join.

The resolution states that accountability must extend to all those in a position to direct or enable the crime of aggression, including senior political, military and judicial actors, such as members of the Russian State Duma or the country's Constitutional Court, expresses full support for the International Criminal Court investigation into alleged war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide committed in Ukraine.

The resolution approves of the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia and says restrictive measures should not be lifted before a peace agreement is negotiated and implemented comprehensively.

The resolution was adopted with 446 votes in favour, 63 votes against, and 52 abstentions.

Human trafficking and grave human rights violations linked to the recruitment of non-Russian nationals, in particular from Africa, for Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine, 12 March 2026

The European Parliament strongly condemns the trafficking and deceptive recruitment of foreign nationals into Russia's military service and war-related labour. The Parliament stresses that these practises are grave violations of human rights and international humanitarian law.

The resolution especially mentions nationals from Africa, South and Central Asia, and Cuba to be at risk of these recruitment activities. MEPs urge states affected by this issue to investigate and prevent such recruitment schemes, and to spread awareness about the dangers of travelling to Russia with false promises of employment, education, and citizenship. MEPs also call on social media platforms to cooperate with relevant authorities in identifying and removing recruitment content linked to trafficking networks.

MEPs demand that Russia end the deceptive recruitment practises and guarantee the repatriation of affected individuals. Finally, the Parliament calls for the EU member states to support affected countries and impose targeted sanctions on individuals and entities responsible for such recruitment schemes.

The European Parliament pays tribute to thousands who have sacrificed their lives in the struggle for a free and democratic Ukraine, emphasising Ukraine's resilience throughout the past four years. The Parliament condemns Russia's aggression against Ukraine and highlights the widespread human rights and international law violations by Russia and its proxy forces.

The Parliament reaffirms that Ukraine's future lies in the EU and recognises that Ukraine's European integration remains a strategic priority. The resolution calls for the EU Member States, transatlantic allies and international partners to undertake more effective military, political and diplomatic efforts to stop Russia's aggression in Ukraine. MEPs also stress the importance of providing increased energy and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.

The resolution calls for the EU to impose further sanctions against Russia, to address sanctions circumvention and the EU's reliance on Russia's fossil fuels. MEPs welcome the European Council's decision to lend 90 billion EUR to Ukraine and call for its swift implementation.

The resolution was adopted with 437 votes in favour, 82 votes against, and 70 abstentions.

The European Parliament reiterates the EU's commitment to a just and lasting peace that is grounded in international law and fully respects Ukraine's territorial integrity, independence, and sovereignty, emphasising that any end to Russia's war of aggression must oblige Russia to fully compensate Ukraine for all harm and damage caused.

The resolution calls on the Member States to adopt and implement, without further delay, a legally and financially sound "reparation loan" to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets. It also stresses the need for a robust international peacekeeping and observation mission deployed with a UN Security Council mandate on both sides of the contact line to prevent any future violations of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The resolution emphasises that genuine negotiations can establish a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace for Ukraine, noting that any agreement with Russia must be preceded by a ceasefire underpinned by robust EU and US security guarantees for Ukraine and include a commitment by Russia to immediately cease its hybrid warfare against the EU and its partners, including Ukraine.

The European Parliament strongly condemns Russia's "reckless and escalatory" violations of and deliberate drone incursions into EU Member States' and NATO allies' airspace, emphasising that these actions are part of Russia's systematic military and hybrid warfare strategy. The resolution also condemns Russia's deliberate jamming and spoofing of GNSS signals, including in the Baltic and Black Sea regions.

The resolution emphasises that only through deeper integration, coordination, and the pooling of resources can the EU respond effectively to Russia's escalating threats, calling on the Commission and Council to develop an action plan to prevent and counter the escalation of Russian hybrid warfare. It urges the creation of a joint command-and-control centres for any future UAV and counter-UAV initiatives, continuous investment in defence innovation and technology to support the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base, and unity and solidarity among Member States, EU institutions, and NATO structures for the monitoring, interception, and neutralisation of hostile drones.

MEPs call on the EU institutions to approve the proposed tenfold increase in funding for military mobility in the next Multi-annual Financial Framework and to invest heavily in dual-use infrastructure, noting the continued need for a military Schengen area to facilitate the efficient movement of defence resources across the EU[...]

The Parliament strongly condemns the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) by Russian forces, which the resolution denounces as war crimes and grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions. MEPs urge Russia to immediately agree to and implement a comprehensive "all-for-all" exchange of POWs with Ukraine.

The resolution also expresses deep outrage at Russia's brutal attacks on civilians and the indiscriminate targeting of civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, especially the illegal deportation of children, which may constitute a "genocidal strategy" orchestrated by the Russian government. The Parliament demands that Russia immediately provide families with accurate information regarding the whereabouts and health of detainees and calls for the immediate release of all Ukrainian civilians currently held captive.

The resolution urges that the EU and its Member States remain Ukraine's primary strategic allies and reinforce their leadership roles in supporting Ukraine's struggle for sovereignty, peace, and justice, especially considering the US' fluctuating stance on Russia's war of aggression. It also calls on the EU and its Member States to increase humanitarian and rehabilitation assistance for victims of Russian captivity, to immediately provide further military assistance and to engage in joint procurement of additional capabilities for Ukraine, and to devote a significant part of their SAFE Defence Investment Plans to assistance for Ukraine[...]

MEPs strongly condemn the "genocidal strategy" carried out by Russia, with the support of Belarus, designed to erase Ukrainian identity. The forced transfer and deportation of Ukrainian children, their illegal adoption, their assassination, and the forced Russification and militarisation must stop.

Russia must report the identities and whereabouts of all deported Ukrainian children and ensure their well-being and safe and unconditional return. The Russian authorities must also allow international organisations, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and UNICEF, access to all deported Ukrainian children, argue MEPs.

The EU must continue to support the Ukrainian authorities and international and non governmental organisations in their efforts to document the deported children. MEPs also call on the EU and the member states to join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. The international community must meanwhile hold Russia accountable by reinforcing coordination through the International Criminal Court, the International Court of Justice, and the Special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Any genuine peace deal must include the repatriation of these children and accountability for forcible transfers and deportations.

The resolution was adopted by 516 votes in favour, 3 votes against and 34 abstentions.

The European Parliament has welcomed the 30-day ceasefire proposal by Ukraine, expecting Russia to agree and cease attacks on Ukrainian civilians, infrastructure, and territory.

Following an apparent shift in the US position on Russia's war of aggression, which has included openly blaming Ukraine for the ongoing war, the EU and its member states are now Ukraine's primary allies and must maintain their support. MEPs believe the EU must provide robust security guarantees to Ukraine to deter further Russian aggression. They oppose any attempts to force Ukraine into surrender and support the country's right to self-defense. The EU should also be involved in any negotiations on European security.

The Parliament calls for accelerated EU accession talks with Ukraine and for Russia to pay for the damage caused in Ukraine. They also demand more effective sanctions on Russia and restrictive measures against entities that circumvent sanctions or support the Russian military.

The resolution was adopted by 442 votes in favour, 98 against and 126 abstentions.

The resolution condemns the Russian regime's systematic falsification of history to justify its illegal war against Ukraine and rejects efforts to undermine Ukraine's history and identity. It also denounces Russia's failure to establish accountability for Soviet crimes and its suppression of historical research and debate, which has allowed Moscow to revive imperialist policies and instrumentalise history for its criminal aims.

MEPs urge the EU and its member states to intensify efforts against Russian disinformation to protect democracy and strengthen European resilience. The resolution also calls for expanded EU sanctions on Russian media involved in disinformation campaigns about Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and for proper enforcement of these sanctions. Additionally, MEPs advocate for increased support for exiled independent Russian media to ensure diverse Russian-language media voices.

MEPs also expressed concern over the decision by some social media companies, as this will further enable Russia's disinformation campaign to spread around the world. MEPs want the European Commission and EU member states to strictly enforce the Digital Services Act in response to Meta and X's decision to relax fact-checking and moderation rules.

The European Parliament reiterates its strong condemnation of Russia's illegal annexation and occupation of Crimea since 2014, as well as its ongoing human rights violations against Crimeans, including forced conscription, arbitrary detentions, torture, and the persecution of ethnic minorities, particularly Crimean Tatars.

The resolution highlights the unlawful detention and mistreatment of over 200 Crimean political prisoners, including journalists and human rights defenders. It demands the immediate release of these individuals, particularly Iryna Danylovych, Tofik Abdulhaziiev and Amet Suleymanov, and calls for urgent medical care for those in poor health.

MEPs call for continued non-recognition of Crimea's annexation and support efforts for its de-occupation, including strengthening sanctions against those involved in the annexation. The European Parliament also requests international organizations like the UN and the International Red Cross to assist in identifying the whereabouts of detained civilians from Crimea.