Ministry of Foreign Affairs: European Parliament recognizes russia as a state sponsor of terrorism and a state that uses means of terrorism

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, posted 23 November 2022 17:30

On November 23, the European Parliament adopted a historic resolution recognizing russia as a state sponsor of terrorism and a state that uses means of terrorism. russia is a terrorist state and this is a proven fact.

The European Parliament supported proposals of the Ukrainian side to the text of the resolution, including:

  • the need to establish an international tribunal for russia’s crime of aggression;
  • isolation of russia at all levels, including restriction of diplomatic relations and expulsion from the UN Security Council
  • ban on operation of russian organizations spreading propaganda;
  • creation of compensation mechanisms for Ukraine;
  • application of enhanced restrictive measures and a sanctions regime for human rights violations;
  • development of a legal mechanism at the EU level to recognize states as sponsors of terrorism and include russia in the list;
  • inclusion of the “wagner” group in the EU list of terrorists;
  • increasing economic, political and military support for Ukraine;
  • support of the next macro-financial assistance package.

We are working with our partners to ensure that russia has no resources to continue its war of aggression against Ukraine and the entire civilized world.

Victory belongs to Ukraine!