22.6.2023
EN
Official Journal of the European Union
C 221/1
IV (Notices)
NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT PLENARY MEETING OF THE LXIX COSAC Stockholm 14 – 16 May 2023 Contribution of the LXIX COSAC (2023/C 221/01)
Ukraine (1)
COSAC welcomes the prompt support and unwavering solidarity shown by the international community for Ukraine since February 2022 when Russia upscaled its unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine to a full-scale invasion, and the strong unity shown by the European Union in this regard.
(2)
COSAC calls on the EU and its Member States, to continue to provide political, financial, technical, military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, while respecting the specific character of the security and defence policy of certain Member States.
COSAC acknowledges the continuous security threats in the Black Sea region, and help strengthening societal resilience in the Republic of Moldova.
(3)
COSAC condemns, in the strongest possible terms, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which is a blatant violation of the Charter of the United Nations.
It also condemns Belarus’ involvement in Russia’s military aggression.
COSAC underlines that the EU sanctions policy remains an effective measure of deterrence towards both Russia and Belarus.
(4)
COSAC confirms its unyielding support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders.
(5)
COSAC reiterates the contribution of the LXVIII COSAC in Prague and calls for the immediate and unconditional termination of Russia’s illegal military actions and withdrawal of all Russian forces and military equipment from the territory of Ukraine.
(6)
COSAC stresses the importance of the UN General Assembly resolution on the Principles of the Charter of the United Nations underlying a comprehensive, just and lasting peace, with full respect for Ukraine’s independence and territorial sovereignty.
(7)
COSAC welcomes and gives its support to the work of all actors contributing to the restoration, recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine.
COSAC welcomes the work being conducted regarding the use of Russian frozen and immobilised assets in order to support the reconstruction of Ukraine.
(8)
COSAC calls on all relevant actors involved to incorporate a gender equality perspective in all reconstruction, peace and security efforts.