On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning repeated Russian attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine. The text, passed by 446 votes in favour, 63 against and 52 abstentions, calls for an end to strikes on residential areas, energy facilities, hospitals and other essential services. MEPs urged the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and expressed support for the International Criminal Court’s investigation into war crimes and genocide. The resolution also called for the EU to expand and strictly enforce sanctions against Russia and to crack down on circumvention. In a separate vote, Parliament approved the proposed International Claims Commission for Ukraine, with 465 votes in favour, 57 against and 47 abstentions, paving the way for compensation for civilian victims.
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