One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine, 16 February 2023

The resolution was adopted by 444 votes in favour, 26 against with 37 abstentions:

• strongly condemns Moscow's aggression and reiterate their unwavering solidarity with the people and leadership of Ukraine;
• reaffirms the EU support for providing military assistance to Ukraine for as long as is necessary and call for serious consideration to be given to delivering Western fighter jets and helicopters, appropriate missile systems and substantial increases in munitions delivery to Kyiv. Ukraine must not only be able to defend itself, but also to regain full control of its entire internationally recognised territory;
• calls for Russian assets frozen by the EU to be used to rebuild Ukraine and to substantially broaden EU sanctions against Moscow and its allies;
• calls on the Commission and Council to work towards starting accession talks with Ukraine this year.