European Parliament adopts resolution on Ukraine, pledges support and criticizes Orbán's trip to Russia

In the resolution, the European Parliament reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity and called for expanded sanctions against Russia and Belarus. It also urged the resolution of issues related to companies circumventing sanctions.

Frozen Russian assets

The resolution also reaffirmed the belief that Russia must financially compensate for the consequences of its full-scale invasion. Members of the European Parliament welcomed recent EU efforts to direct income from frozen assets of the terrorist state to support Ukraine. They specifically called for a "sound legal regime for the confiscation of Russian state-owned assets frozen by the EU."

NATO membership

"Parliament further welcomes the outcome of the recent NATO summit and reaffirms its stance that Ukraine is on an irreversible path to NATO membership," the European Parliament writes.

Additionally, members called for increased military support for Ukraine and long-term financial assistance for the country's recovery.

Condemnation of Orbán's visit to Russia

The European Parliament condemned Orbán's recent visit to Russia, which did not represent the EU and was described as a "blatant violation of the EU’s treaties and common foreign policy." The text states that Hungary should face repercussions for these actions.

Orbán's 'peace plan'

On July 5, after visiting Ukraine and meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Orbán traveled to Russia, where he held talks with dictator Vladimir Putin. He later visited China and met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Orbán's visits sparked sharp criticism from EU leadership, as they were not coordinated with Brussels, and the prime minister did not have the authority to act on behalf of the entire bloc.

For more details on Orbán's visit to Moscow, his objectives, and the reactions of European politicians, read the RBC-Ukraine's report.