The European Parliament adopted by 458 votes to 80, with 89 abstentions, a resolution on Russia, notably the situation of environmental activists and Ukrainian political prisoners.
The text adopted in plenary had been tabled as a joint resolution by the EPP, S&D, Renew, Greens/EFA and ECR groups.
Firstly, it stated that the EU does not recognise the enforcement of Russian legislation in Crimea and Sevastopol and expects all illegally detained Ukrainian citizens in the Crimean peninsula and in Russia to be released immediately.
The text adopted in plenary had been tabled as a joint resolution by the EPP, S&D, Renew, Greens/EFA and ECR groups.
Firstly, it stated that the EU does not recognise the enforcement of Russian legislation in Crimea and Sevastopol and expects all illegally detained Ukrainian citizens in the Crimean peninsula and in Russia to be released immediately.
The Russian authorities and political leadership continue their repressive and authoritarian regime against their own citizens, civil society, political opposition and media workers. Russia's slide into authoritarian rule has had a negative impact on EU-Russia relations and on stability in Europe and the world.[...]
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