EU Condemns Russia's Unprovoked War of Aggression Against Ukraine

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The European Parliament has denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine, stating it is a blatant violation of international law and a threat to global stability. This unprovoked aggression has marked a significant turning point in EU-Russia relations, with the EU taking a firm stance against Russia's actions. The EU's wartime approach towards Russia involves isolating Russia internationally, imposing restrictive measures, and ensuring accountability for its violations of international law. The EU's diplomatic engagement with Russia has been kept to a minimum since the invasion began, with a focus on delivering a message to stop the aggression and respect Ukraine's sovereignty.

Key Takeaways:

  • Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine is a blatant violation of international law, including the UN Charter, and a threat to global stability.
  • The EU has condemned Russia's actions in the strongest possible terms and has taken a firm stance against its aggression.
  • The EU's wartime approach towards Russia involves isolating Russia internationally, imposing restrictive measures, and ensuring accountability for its violations of international law.
  • Since Russia started its war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU's diplomatic engagement with Russia has been kept to a minimum, with a focus on delivering a message to stop the aggression and respect Ukraine's sovereignty.
  • The EU's objective is to strengthen the multilateral rules-based order and support EU's neighbours and partners worldwide to address the global consequences of the war.
  • Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 marked a fundamental turning point in EU-Russia relations.
  • The EU's priority is to deliver the call to stop Russia's illegal aggression and the violation of the UN Charter and respect Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

Statistics:

  • Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine began on 24 February 2022.
  • The EU's diplomatic engagement with Russia has been kept to a minimum since Russia started its war of aggression against Ukraine.
  • 10 July 2025 is the date of the last update of the European Parliament's statement.
  • The EU has condemned Russia's actions in the strongest possible terms and has taken a firm stance against its aggression.

Sources:

  • European Parliament: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/ukraine/foreign-affairs-council-defence-press-remarks-high-representative-josep-borrell_en.