European Parliament resolution on the human cost of Russia’s war against Ukraine (B10‑0306/2025)
Decision
The European Parliament adopted the resolution B10‑0306/2025 under procedure 2025/2710(RSP), with the texts adopted as P10_TA(2025)0160, to wind up the debate pursuant to Rule 136(2), recorded on 2 July 2025.
What Changes
The text condemns Russia’s full‑scale war, demands an immediate end to military activities and withdrawal from Ukraine, and calls for the immediate release and disclosure of the whereabouts of illegally detained Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war. It demands ICRC access to detention sites, expresses full support for ICC investigations, urges tougher EU measures including a full ban on Russian LNG, oil and raw materials, calls for increased military assistance and integration of Ukraine’s defence industry, and reaffirms EU support for reconstruction via the Ukraine Facility.
Who Is Affected
The resolution directly concerns Ukraine and its civilian population and POWs, the Russian Federation and Belarus, EU Member States and their defence industries, and individuals and entities targeted by sanctions.
Sources
Official Documents
- MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the human cost of Russia’s war against Ukraine and the urgent need to end Russian aggression: the situation of illegally detained civilians and prisoners of war, and the continued bombing of civilians Adopted EP resolution condemning Russia's aggression, calling for detainee information and the release of detainees and POWs, strengthening sanctions, and supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and reconstruction.
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