The resolution was approved by 637 votes in favour, 13 against with 26 abstentions.
In the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, MEPs demanded tougher sanctions on Russia and new efforts to grant Ukraine EU candidate status.
In the resolution, the Parliament condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine and demands that the Kremlin end all military activities in the country. It also denounces the role of Belarusian dictator Aliaksandr Lukashenka in the assault.
The resolution:
- Demands that the Russian Federation immediately terminate all military activities in Ukraine, unconditionally withdraw all military and paramilitary forces and military equipment from the entire internationally recognised territory of Ukraine, and fully respect Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence within its internationally recognised borders;
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In the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, MEPs demanded tougher sanctions on Russia and new efforts to grant Ukraine EU candidate status.
In the resolution, the Parliament condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine and demands that the Kremlin end all military activities in the country. It also denounces the role of Belarusian dictator Aliaksandr Lukashenka in the assault.
The resolution:
- Demands that the Russian Federation immediately terminate all military activities in Ukraine, unconditionally withdraw all military and paramilitary forces and military equipment from the entire internationally recognised territory of Ukraine, and fully respect Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence within its internationally recognised borders;
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