Continued financial and military support to Ukraine by EU Member States
This resolution from the European Parliament strongly condemns Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine and calls for continued and increased financial, military, and humanitarian support for Ukraine from EU Member States. The resolution specifically addresses the impact of the war on Ukrainian civilians, including displacement and damage to infrastructure, and highlights the need for humanitarian aid. It also mentions the situation of refugees from Ukraine within the EU. Key changes and obligations include calls for Member States to increase their military aid contributions, lift restrictions on the use of Western weapons in Ukraine, and accelerate the delivery of ammunition and air defence systems. The resolution also urges the lifting of Hungary's blockade on EU funding mechanisms for Ukraine and calls for stronger sanctions against Russia, including a ban on Russian fossil fuel imports and measures against entities supporting Russia's war effort.
Analysis
The resolution condemns Russia's continued war of aggression against Ukraine and demands an immediate termination of military activities, unconditional withdrawal of forces, and compensation for damages.
What changes
- The resolution calls for a substantial increase in the EU's humanitarian aid for Ukraine in 2025 and for long-term planning and adequate funds to meet continuing needs.
- The resolution urges Member States to immediately lift restrictions on the use of Western weapons systems delivered to Ukraine against legitimate military targets on Russian territory.
- The resolution calls for the EU to design a new horizontal sanctions regime to counter sanctions circumvention.
- The resolution calls for a ban on importing Russian grain, potash, fertilisers, raw materials, gas, and oil, and for a full ban on re-exported Russian refined oil products.
- The resolution calls for a full embargo of Russian liquefied natural gas and sanctions against Gazprom and Russian oil companies.
Expected impact
- The resolution calls for the EU to adapt sanctions legislation as necessary and establish a sound legal regime for the confiscation of Russian state-owned assets frozen by the EU.
- The resolution urges the Hungarian Government to withdraw its decree cancelling state-funded shelter for refugees from western Ukraine and uphold its responsibilities under the EU Temporary Protection Directive.
- The resolution calls for the Council to maintain and extend its sanctions policy against Russia and Belarus and non-EU countries and entities providing military support to Russia.
Limitations
- The document does not contain specific details on the exact amount of financial or military aid provided by each Member State.
- The document does not provide a detailed breakdown of the types of weapons systems that can be used against Russian territory.
- The document does not specify the criteria for identifying 'legitimate military targets' on Russian territory.
- The document does not detail the specific 'dual-use technologies' that China is allegedly providing to Russia.
- The document does not provide specific figures for the 'windfall profits' from frozen Russian assets that are to be used to support Ukraine.
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