EP Conference of Presidents’ statement on EU support for Ukraine (2025-02-11)
The Conference of Presidents, composed of the President of the European Parliament and the leaders of the political groups, condemned in the strongest possible terms the Russian Federation’s illegal, unprovoked, and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine and expressed deep solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The Conference stressed that the European Union must continue to provide unwavering support to Ukraine for as long as necessary.
The Conference recalled the European Parliament’s demand for the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Russian troops from the entire territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders and for Russia to fully respect Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence.
The Conference welcomed the adoption of the tenth package of sanctions against Russia and called on the Member States to adopt and implement them swiftly and effectively. The Conference also called for further sanctions, including on the Russian energy sector, and for the closure of all loopholes that allow Russia to circumvent sanctions.
The Conference welcomed the EU’s ongoing financial, military, and humanitarian support to Ukraine and called for its continuation and increase. The Conference also called for the provision of heavy weaponry, including fighter jets, to Ukraine.
The Conference called on the EU to work closely with its international partners, including the G7, NATO, and the United Nations, to coordinate support for Ukraine and to hold Russia accountable for its war crimes.
The Conference emphasized the importance of justice and accountability for the crimes committed during the war and called for the establishment of a special international tribunal to prosecute those responsible.
The Conference reiterated its strong support for Ukraine’s European perspective and called for the granting of EU candidate status to Ukraine and the opening of accession negotiations as soon as possible.
The Conference concluded by expressing its unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine and its people in their fight for freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
Note: This is a press release from the European Parliament and is considered to be in the public domain.
Press release – EP Conference of Presidents’ statement on EU support for Ukraine
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