Parliament urges end to Russia's war; demands detainee release
Decision
The European Parliament adopted resolution B10‑0305/2025 on the human cost of Russia’s war, recorded as P10_TA(2025)0160 under procedure 2025/2710(RSP). The motion was tabled to wind up the debate pursuant to Rule 136(2) and is presented as document B10‑0305/2025.
What Changes
The text reiterates condemnation of Russia’s war of aggression and demands cessation of attacks, withdrawal of forces, an end to forced deportations and the immediate release and return of detained civilians and prisoners of war, including forcibly transferred children. It urges the EU and Member States to accelerate and substantially increase military support, strengthen and broaden sanctions, pursue confiscation of immobilised Russian state assets for Ukraine and support investigations by the ICC and the Special Tribunal.
Who Is Affected
The resolution directly concerns the Russian Federation and Ukraine, addresses EU Member States and their defence industries, singles out Hungary and Slovakia on policy alignment, and engages international justice and humanitarian bodies including the ICC, the Special Tribunal, the ICRC, OHCHR and UNICEF.
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 European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Russia's war, urging intensified sanctions and support for Ukraine, and calling for detainee releases and accountability.
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