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Today, January 30, at the winter session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), the resolution “Europe’s Commitments for a Just and Sustainable Peace in Ukraine” was adopted. “For” — 86 votes.
The document consists of 14 points. One of them notes that the Assembly “reaffirms its unwavering determination to maintain peace, justice and the rule of law in Ukraine and throughout the continent.”
The adopted resolution condemns Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, calls for increased sanctions and international accountability, including through the creation of a special tribunal and a mechanism for compensation for damage.
The document emphasizes the need for unity and support for Ukraine to achieve a just peace based on international law, as well as to strengthen its defense capability.
In addition, the resolution supports Ukraine’s European future, its post-war reconstruction and strengthening of human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
As previously reported, the winter session of PACE is taking place in Strasbourg from January 27 to 31. In particular, it will include hearings on Ukrainians held in Russian captivity.
Additionally, following objections from the Ukrainian delegation, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) agreed to consider a provision holding Putin responsible for acts of terror in Ukraine. However, the word “terrorist” referring to the Russian leader was removed from the text.
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