2015/2001(INI) | [ParlTrack]

Aymeric CHAUPRADE, Mario BORGHEZIO, Nicolas BAY, Jean-Luc SCHAFFHAUSER

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas the EU has for ~~decade~~many years striven to build a mutually beneficial strategic partnership with Russia based on shared values and principles and on common interests; whereas the EU remains open to such a relationship and to dialogue leading to it, and wishes to return to a cooperative relation with Russia;

Amendment 100 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

G. whereas the EU has firmly supported Russia’s accession and participation in different international organisations and fora, such as the G8, the G20 and the WTO; whereas this strategy of including Russia in international decision-making bodies has not had the results expected but instead created tensions owing to Russia’s habit of breaching rules, e.g. its non- compliance with WTO standards and obligations (by introducing a number of discriminatory measures against individual EU Member States and other countries in its neighbourhood), its failure to implement more than a thousand judgements of the European Court of Human Rights, etc.the habit adopted by the United States and the European Union of calling into question Russia’s sovereignty, for example by failing to respect its strategic choices in the field of trade or the decisions taken by Russian judicial institutions, in which respect Western States seem to be abandoning the principle of the independence of the administration of justice;

Amendment 101 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

G. whereas the EU has firmly supported Russia’s accession and participation in different international organisations and fora, such as the G8, the G20 and the WTO; whereas th~~is strategy of including Russia in international decision-making bodies has not ha~~e current stand-off between the EU and Russia is also affecting trade, and twhe re~~sults expected but instead created tensions owing to~~as in that connection Russia’s habit of breaching rules, e.g. its non-compliance with WTO standards and obligations (by introducing a number of discriminatory measures against individual EU Member States and other countries in its neighbourhood), itss taken a series of discriminatory measures against individual EU Member States and other countries in its neighbouhood and measures which have led the Commission to refer disputes to the WTO for settlement; whereas Russia has thus far failured to implement more than a thousand judgements of the European Court of Human Rights~~, etc.~~;

Amendment 102 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

G. whereas the EU has firmly supported Russia’s accession and participation in different international organisations and fora, such as the G8, the G20 and the WTO; whereas this strategy of including Russia in international decision-making bodies has not had the results expected but instead created tensions owing to Russia’s habit of breaching rules, e.g. its non- compliance with WTO standards and obligations (by introducing a number of discriminatory measures against individual EU Member States and other countries in its neighbourhood), its failure to implement more than a thousand judgements of the European Court of Human Rights, etc., nevertheless, the EU does not intend to give up in its intent to continue along this path, by opposing every attempt, by Russia or others – even if they are EU members – to breach the rules;

Amendment 103 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

G. whereas the EU has firmly supported Russia’s accession and participation in different international organisations and fora, such as the G8, the G20 and the WTO; whereas ~~this strategy of including Russia in international decision-making bodies has not had the results expected but instead created tensions owing to Russia’s habit of breaching rules, e.g. it~~Russia’s non-compliance with WTO standards and obligations (by introducing a number of discriminatory measures against individual EU Member States and other countries in its neighbourhood), and its failure to implement more than a thousand judgements of the European Court of Human Rights, ~~etc.~~pose deep concerns and obstacles to advance in closer cooperation between the two economic areas - the EU and the Eurasian Economic Union (EUEA);

Amendment 104 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

G. whereas the EU has firmly supported Russia’'s accession and participation in different international organisations and fora, such as the G8, the G20 and the WTO; whereas this strategy of including Russia in international decision-making bodies has not had the results expected ~~but instead created tensions owing to Russia’s habit of breaching rules, e.g. its non-~~; whereas Russia failed to compl~~iance~~y with ~~WTO standards and~~its obligations (by introducing a number of discriminatory measures against individual EU Member States and other countries in its neighbourhood~~), its failure to implement more than a thousand judgements of the European Court of Human Rights, etc.~~;

Amendment 105 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

G. whereas the EU has firmly supported Russia’s accession and participation in different international organisations and fora, such as the G8, the G20 and the WTO; whereas ~~this strategy of including~~inclusion of Russia in int~~ernational decision-making bodies has not had the results expected but instead created tensions owing to Russia’s habit of breaching rule~~o these bodies has created tensions, e.g. its non- compliance with WTO standards and obligations (by introducing a number of discriminatory measures against individual EU Member States and other countries in its neighbourhood), its failure to implement more than a thousand judgements of the European Court of Human Rights, etc.;

Amendment 106 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

Amendment 107 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

Amendment 108 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

G. whereas the EU ~~has firmly~~ supported Russia’s accession and participation in different international organisations and fora, such as the G8, the G20 and the WTO; whereas this strategy of including Russia in international decision-making bodies has not had the results expected but instead created tensions owing to Russia’s habit of breaching rules, e.g. its non-compliance with WTO standards and obligations (by introducing a number of discriminatory measures against individual EU Member States and other countries in its neighbourhood), its failure to implement more than a thousand judgements of the European Court of Human Rights, etc.;

Amendment 109 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

G. whereas the EU has firmly supported Russia’´s accession and participation in different international organisations and fora, such as the G8, the G20 and the WTO; whereas this strategy of including Russia in international decision-making bodies has not had the results expected but instead created tensions owing to Russia’s habit of breaching rules, e.g. its non-compliance with WTO standards and obligations (by introducing a number of discriminatory measures against individual EU Member States and other countries in its neighbourhood), its failure to implement more than a thousand judgements of the European Court of Human Rights, etc.;

Amendment 11 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas the EU has for decades striven to build a mutually beneficial strategic partnership with Russia based on shared values and principles and on common interests; whereas the EU remains open to such a relationship and to dialogue leading to it, and wishes to return to a cooperative relation with Russia; whereas Russia is one of the EU’s main trading partners, and this has created a high level of interdependence between the two economies;

Amendment 110 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

Amendment 111 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

G. whereas the EU has firmly supported Russia’s accession and participation in different international organisations and fora, such as the G8, the G20 and the WTO; whereas this strategy of including Russia in international decision-making bodies has not had the results expected but instead created tensions owing to Russia’s continuous and long-term habit of breaching rules, e.g. its non- compliance with WTO standards and obligations (by introducing a number of discriminatory measures against individual EU Member States and other countries in its neighbourhood), its failure to implement more than a thousand judgements of the European Court of Human Rights and to guarantee basic human rights, including those of national and religious minorities and LGBT persons, etc.;

Amendment 112 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)

Ga. whereas the Russian Federation, as a full member of the Council of Europe and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe, has committed itself to the principles of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights; whereas continued serious violations of the rule of law and the adoption of restrictive laws during the past months are increasing questioning Russia's compliance with its international and national obligations; whereas Russia failed to implement more than a thousand judgements of the European Court of Human Rights;

Amendment 113 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)

Ga. whereas the Russian Federation is a full member of the Council of Europe and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe and has also signed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and as such it is obliged to abide by democratic principles, the rule of law and human rights; whereas Russia is systematically failing to observe those principles and fundamental rights;

Amendment 114 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)

Ga. whereas the human rights abuses, the systematic elimination of civil society organisations, the oppression of the independent media, and the overall decline of political rights and civil liberties in Russia is on the rise, there is an urgent need to address it by conducting an international joint audit of the oppressive legislation according to universal standards of human rights with the participation of Russian and international human rights defenders, also by establishing a special UN rapporteur on Russia (following the precedent of the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Belarus) and promoting a resolution on Russia in the UN Human Rights Council;

Amendment 115 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)

Ga. whereas in June 2013 Russia passed a law banning the distribution of information about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) relationships to children; whereas the law effectively legalizes discrimination based on sexual orientation; whereas its passage led to a ratcheting up of homophobic rhetoric in state media and an increase in homophobic violence around the country; whereas the Russian authorities have largely failed to effectively tackle the spread of homophobic violence and in some cases public officials engaged in explicit anti-LGBTI hate speech;

Amendment 116 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)

Gb. whereas Russia and the EU face common global challenges as the new types of threats of terrorism, extremism, of climate change and new technological developments;

Amendment 117 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)

Gc. whereas Russia has been constructive in the recent Iran negotiations;

Amendment 118 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital H

H. whereas Russia has developed policies and instruments for, and became an active user of, a new type of hybrid warfare, deliberately blurring the lines between military/paramilitary activity and political activism, employing a mix of weaponised information (information deliberately altered and aired to inflict damage to societal, political and institutional structures), using professional instigators of insurgency in foreign countries, targeting local minority-language groups abroad for destabilisation, controlling information space and combining cyber warfare with military means;deleted

Amendment 119 #

Timothy Charles Ayrton TANNOCK, Ryszard CZARNECKI, Mark DEMESMAEKER

Motion for a resolution
Recital H

H. whereas Russia has developed policies and instruments for, and became an active user of, a new type of hybrid warfare, deliberately blurring the lines between military/paramilitary activity and political activism, employing a mix of weaponised information (information deliberately altered and aired to inflict damage to societal, political and institutional structures), using professional instigators of insurgency in foreign countries, targeting local minority-language groups abroad for destabilisation, controlling information space and combining cyber warfare with military means;deleted

Amendment 12 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas the EU has for decades striven to build a mutually beneficial strategic partnership with Russia based on shared values and principles and on common interests; whereas the EU remains open to such a relationship and to dialogue leading to it, and wishes to return to a cooperative relation with Russia, should Russian authorities meet their international and legal obligations, particularly with regard to Ukraine and to Georgia;

Amendment 120 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital H

H. whereas Russia has developed policies and instruments for, and became an active user of, a new type of hybrid warfare, deliberately blurring the lines between military/paramilitary activity and political activism, employing a mix of weaponised information (information deliberately altered and aired to inflict damage to societal, political and institutional structures), using professional instigators of insurgency in foreign countries, targeting local minority-language groups abroad for destabilisation, controlling information space and combining cyber warfare with military means;deleted

Amendment 121 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital H

H. whereas Russia has developed policies and instruments for, and became an active user of, a new type of hybrid warfare, deliberately blurring the lines between military/paramilitary activity and political activism, employing a mix of weaponised information (information deliberately altered and aired to inflict damage to societal, political and institutional structures), using professional instigators of insurgency in foreign countries, targeting local minority-language groups abroad for destabilisation, controlling information space and combining cyber warfare with military means;deleted

Amendment 122 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital H

H. whereas Russia has developed policies and instruments for, and became an active user of, a new type of hybrid warfare, deliberately blurring the lines between military/paramilitary activity and political activism, employing a mix of weaponised information (information deliberately altered and aired to inflict damage to societal, political and institutional structures), using professional instigators of insurgency in foreign countries, targeting local minority-language groups abroad for destabilisation, controlling information space and combining cyber warfare with military means;deleted

Amendment 123 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital Η

Η. whereas Russia has developed policies and instruments for, and became an active user of, a new type of hybrid warfare, deliberately blurring the lines between military/paramilitary activity and political activism, employing a mix of weaponised information (information deliberately altered and aired to inflict damage to societal, political and institutional structures), using professional instigators of insurgency in foreign countries, targeting local minority-language groups abroad for destabilisation, controlling information space and combining cyber warfare with military means;deleted

Amendment 124 #

Aymeric CHAUPRADE, Mario BORGHEZIO, Nicolas BAY, Jean-Luc SCHAFFHAUSER

Motion for a resolution
Recital H

H. whereas Russia has developed policies and instruments for, and became an active user of, a new type of hybrid warfare, deliberately blurring the lines between military/paramilitary activity and political activism, empthe EU, its Member States, NATO and Russia all have legitimate mutual security interests, but whereas in Europe, many years after the end of the Cold War, there is still a military imbalance between NATO and the EU, on one side, and Russia, on the other; whereas, despite progress in bringing about the agreed reductions in nuclear weapons potential, the few disarmament agreements which have been concluded, in particular in the area of conventional weapons, have ultimately not been implemented by either side, and whereas, folloywing a mix of weaponised information (information deliberately altered and aired to inflict damage to societal, political and institutional structures), using professional instigators of insurgency in foreign countries, targeting local minority-language grothe refusal on the part of the NATO states over many years to ratify it, Russia recently revoked the CFE Treaty; whereas although Russia is involved in formal dialogue arrangements, for example under the auspices of NATO, and despite many reassuring statements, the two sides’ security interests have not been defined together, but increasingly separately and in some cases in opposition to one another; whereas against the background of the failure to take proper account of its security interests, Russia has also started building ups a~~broad for destabilisation, controlling~~nd modernising its military capabilities, a process which clearly includes the infcormporation ~~space and combining cyber warfare with military mean~~of elements of a policy geared to hybrid warfare and the relevent instruments;

Amendment 125 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital H

H. whereas ~~Russia~~the United States has developed policies and instruments for, and became an active user of, a new type of hybrid warfare, particularly in the actions carried out in Nicaragua between 1979 and 1989, for which it was condemned by the International Court of Justice on 27 June 1986, deliberately blurring the lines between military/paramilitary activity and political activism, employing a mix of weaponised information (information deliberately altered and aired to inflict damage to societal, political and institutional structures), using professional instigators of insurgency in foreign countries, targeting local minority- language groups abroad for destabilisation, controlling information space and combining cyber warfare with military means;

Amendment 126 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital H

H. whereas Russia ~~has developed policies and instruments for, and became an~~ actively use~~r of, a new type of~~s hybrid warfare, deliberately blurring the lines between military/paramilitary activity and political activism, employing a mix of weaponised information (information deliberately altered and aired to inflict damage to societal, political and institutional structures), using professional instigators of insurgency in foreign countries, targeting local minority- language groups abroad for destabilisation, controlling information space and combining cyber warfare with military means;

Amendment 127 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital H

H. whereas Russia has developed policies and instruments for, and became an active user of, a new type of hybrid warfare, deliberately blurring the lines between military/paramilitary activity and political activism, employing a mix of ~~weaponised~~ information ~~(information~~which is deliberately altered and aired to inflict damage to societal, political and institutional structures), using professional instigators of insurgency in foreign countries, targeting local minority- language groups abroad for destabilisation, controlling information space and combining cyber warfare with military means;

Amendment 128 #

Johannes Cornelis van BAALEN, Fernando MAURA BARANDIARÁN, Alexander Graf LAMBSDORFF, Jozo RADOŠ, Javier NART, Paavo VÄYRYNEN, Ivo VAJGL, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Marielle DE SARNEZ, Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI, Marietje SCHAAKE

Motion for a resolution
Recital H

H. whereas Russia has developed policies and instruments for, and became an active user of, a new type of hybrid warfare, deliberately blurring the lines between military/paramilitary activity and political activism, employing a mix of weaponised information (information deliberately altered and aired to inflict damage to societal, political and institutional structures), using professional instigators of insurgency in foreign countries, targeting local minority-language groups abroad for destabilisation, controlling information space and combining cyber warfare with military means; whereas there are signs, such as the kidnapping of Estonian Internal Security Service officer Eston Kohver on Estonian territory, that Russia has begun to use this kind of warfare against EU Member States;

Amendment 129 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)

Ha. whereas the European Parliament, on numerous occasions has expressed its concern over the state of democracy inside Russia, the systematic failure to upheld the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights; whereas the rule of law, fair trial standards, due process and the independence of the judiciary are not respected in Russia; whereas the last Presidential and State Duma elections failed to meet OSCE standards;

Amendment 13 #

Aymeric CHAUPRADE, Mario BORGHEZIO, Nicolas BAY, Jean-Luc SCHAFFHAUSER

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas~~, in reaction to and despite Russia’s aggression against~~ the report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Conflict in Georgia headed by the Swiss diplomat Heidi Tagliavini and funded by the European Union established in September 2009 that the Georgian a~~nd violation of its territorial integrity in 2008, the EU~~uthorities were responsible for triggering the conflict by initiating bombardments of civilian targets in the capital of South Ossetia, Tskhinvali, on the night of 7 to 8 August 2008; whereas, despite that conflict, Russia and Georgia opted for an increased cooperation model ~~as a way to appease Russia~~; whereas, in line with this, rather than ~~tak~~imposing re~~strictive measures,~~ciprocal sanctions, they launched or deepened a series of generous initiatives for deeper cooperation –, such as the common spaces, the Partnership for Modernisation, the negotiations on a New EU-Russia Agreement, and the Human Rights dialogue ~~– have been launched or deepened;~~ ;

Amendment 130 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

~~I. whereas the intrusions of Russian jet fighters into the airspace of EU and NATO members states jeopardise the safety of civilian flights;~~deleted

Amendment 131 #

Fernando MAURA BARANDIARÁN, Javier NART, Ivo VAJGL

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

I. whereas ~~the intrusions of Russian jet fighters into the airspace of EU and NATO members states jeopardise~~, against the background of the escalating conflict, including in the military sphere, with Russia, the significant increase in Russian air force operations near the airspace of EU and NATO members states is being perceived by the latter as a military threat, and whereas such activities may also pose a threat to the safety of civilian flights;

Amendment 132 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

I. whereas the intrusions of Russian jet fighters into the airspace of EU and NATO members states ~~jeopardise the safety of civilian flights~~could be a threat to European airspace security;

Amendment 133 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

I. whereas the i~~ntrus~~rresponsible actions of Russian jet fighters ~~into~~near the airspace of EU and NATO members states jeopardise the safety of civilian flights and violations of this airspace undermine security;

Amendment 134 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

I. whereas the intrusions of Russian jet fighters into the airspace of EU ~~and NATO m~~Member~~s s~~ States jeopardise the safety of civilian flights;

Amendment 135 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

I. whereas the intrusions of Russian jet fighters into the airspace of EU ~~and NATO~~ members states jeopardise the safety of civilian flights;·

Amendment 136 #

Aymeric CHAUPRADE, Mario BORGHEZIO, Nicolas BAY, Jean-Luc SCHAFFHAUSER

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

I. whereas the intrusions of Russian jet fighters into the airspace of EU and NATO members states jeopardise the safety of civilian flights; whereas Russia’s ever more overt military posturing in the EU’s immediate neighbourhood in the form of large-scale military manoeuvres – some of which involve nuclear weapons or armed war planes – poses a direct threat to civil aviation safety;

Amendment 137 #

Tonino PICULA

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

I. whereas the intrusions of Russian jet fighters into the airspace of EU and NATO members states jeopardise the safety of civilian flights; whereas Russia has held joint military exercises with a candidate country seeking to join the EU, and this happened in the immediate vicinity of the EU border; whereas Russia is planning to hold further military exercises with that country;

Amendment 138 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

I. whereas the intrusions of ~~Russ~~Ukrainian jet fighters into the airspace of EU and NATO members states jeopardise the safety of civilian flights, as may have been the case on 17 July 2014 with the possible destruction by the Ukrainian army of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (Boeing 777- 200ER);

Amendment 139 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I

I. whereas the intrusions of Russian jet fighters into the airspace of EU and NATO members states and the many NATO manoeuvres in regions bordering on Russia jeopardise the safety of civilian flights;

Amendment 14 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas~~, in reaction to and despite Russia’s aggression against Georgia and violation of its territorial integrity in 2008, the EU opt~~ although the EU has launched for ~~an increased cooperation model as a way to appease Russia; whereas, in line with this, rather than taking restrictive measures, a series of generous~~deepened many initiatives for deeper cooperation – such as the common spaces, the Partnership for Modernisation, the negotiations on a New EU-Russia Agreement, and the Human Rights dialogue – ~~have been launched or deepened~~neither side has felt able to offer, in the interests of both parties, the compromises needed to overcome the differences in thinking which stand in the way of the partnership being sought;;

Amendment 140 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)

Ia. takes the view that it is a matter of concern that NATO is becoming more bellicose, as evidenced by the exercises it is carrying out in some states bordering Russia, principally around the Baltic; points out that back in February 140 vehicles and 1 400 troops were moved to within just 300 metres of Estonia’s border with Russia; expresses concern about the military exercises that the aforementioned military alliance has carried out along the Bulgarian coast and about the recent calls by long-standing, high-profile members of the alliance to supply supposedly defensive weapons to the government of Ukraine;

Amendment 141 #

Aymeric CHAUPRADE, Mario BORGHEZIO, Nicolas BAY, Jean-Luc SCHAFFHAUSER

Motion for a resolution
Recital J

J. whereas the ~~World Media Freedom Index 2014 ranks the Russian Federation at 148th place out of 180; whereas the financing of state-controlled media outlets has been significantly widened and increased~~Russian leadership sees the increasing tensions affecting EU-Russia relations as a direct threat to the country’s social and political order which they intend to counter by displaying ‘strength’ on the domestic front; whereas against this background universally recognised human rights which Russia has made an international commitment to uphold and the already low public involvement in political and social decision-making processes are being severely curtailed and the social climate in general is becoming much more hostile;

Amendment 142 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J

J. whereas the World Media Freedom Index 2014 ranks the ~~Russian Federation~~United States at ~~148~~46th place out of 180~~; whereas the financing of state-controlled medi~~, an abrupt fall of 13 places, which, for a State aspiring to the rank of the greatest power in the world and a cou~~tlets has been significantly widened and increased~~ntry of liberty, is relatively worrying;

Amendment 143 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J

J. whereas the World Media Freedom Index 2014 ranks the Russian Federation at 148th place out of 180; ~~whereas the financing of state-controlled media outlets has been significantly widened and increased;~~

Amendment 144 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J

J. whereas the shameful propaganda and information war of Russian Federation against its neighbours, the Western world and its own people is turning Russia into a state characterised by repression, hate speech and fear, being against democratic and fundamental values, to the protection of which the Russian Federation committed itself in numerous international declarations and treaties; whereas the World Media Freedom Index 2014 ranks the Russian Federation at 148th place out of 180; whereas the financing of state-controlled media outlets has been significantly widened and increased;

Amendment 145 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J

J. whereas the World Media Freedom Index 2014 ranks the Russian Federation at 148th place out of 180; whereas the financing of state-controlled media outlets has been significantly widened and increased; whereas the Russian Bolshevik leaders are once again being made the subject of personality cults; whereas the current Russian authorities have frequently glorified the Soviet Union, in particular Stalin’s approach to international affairs;

Amendment 146 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J

J. whereas the World Media Freedom Index 2014 ranks the Russian Federation at 148th place out of 180; whereas the financing of state-controlled media outlets has been significantly widened and increased; whereas freedoms of expression, association and assembly in Russia are still threatened and the initiatives and activities of human rights defenders, independent civil society organizations, political opponents, independent media and ordinary citizens are often restricted or hindered;

Amendment 147 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J

J. whereas the World Media Freedom Index 2014 ranks the Russian Federation at 148th place out of 180; whereas the financing of state-controlled media outlets has been significantly widened and increased; whereas the space of expression of independent and pluralistic opinions has narrowed and is continuously under threat;

Amendment 148 #

Gabrielius LANDSBERGIS

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)

Ja. whereas the rule of law is one of fundamental principles of the European Union, and it means not only respect for democracy and human rights, but also compliance with international law and well established substantial and procedural principles of law, in preparation and application of national legislation, as well as independence and impartiality of judicial system and judicial processes;

Amendment 149 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)

Ja. whereas the Corruption Perceptions Index ranks Russian Federation at 136th place out of 175; whereas there has been a constant erosion of rule of law, independence of the judicial system and respect of fundamental rights;

Amendment 15 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas~~, in reaction to and despite Russia’s~~ after the EU-brokered ceasefire aggre~~ssion against Georgia and violation of its territorial integrity in~~ement between Russia and Georgia of 2008, the EU ~~opted for an increased cooperation model as a way to appease Russia; whereas, in line with this, rather than taking restrictive measures,~~launched or deepened a series of ~~generous~~ initiatives ~~for deeper cooperation –~~ such as the common spaces, the Partnership for Modernisation, the negotiations on a New EU-Russia Agreement, and the Human Rights dialogue ~~– have been launched or deepened~~;

Amendment 150 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)

Jb. whereas, following the illegal annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation, the respect of human rights, including freedom of expression, assembly and association, suffered a serious deterioration in the peninsula, the Crimean Tartar community being particularly affected;

Amendment 151 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)

Ja. whereas numerous political prisoners, among them Alexey Navalny, a prominent opposition leader of Russia, his brother Oleg Navalny, and Nadia Savchenko (MP and PACE member) are illegally detained in Russian jails, in the breach of international law;

Amendment 152 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)

Jb. whereas the EU's energy security requires a decrease in energy dependence on Russia as the dominant supplier to strengthen its resilience to external pressures;

Amendment 153 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)

Ja. whereas the human rights situation in Russia has been constantly deteriorating in recent years and the Russian authorities have adopted a series of laws containing ambiguous provisions that are used to place further restrictions on opposition and civil-society actors;

Amendment 154 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)

Jb. whereas the Russian Federation has actively promoted the Eurasian Economic Union; whereas this project of economic integration should not be seen as competing with the European Union;

Amendment 155 #

Marietje SCHAAKE, Johannes Cornelis van BAALEN

Motion for a resolution
Recital J c (new)

Jc. whereas energy continues to play a central and strategic role in EU-Russia relations; whereas energy is a key instrument of Russian foreign policy; whereas the EU's strong dependency on fossil fuels undermines the development of a balanced, coherent and value-driven European approach vis-à-vis Russia; whereas it is of the utmost importance for the EU to speak with one voice and show strong internal solidarity;

Amendment 156 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)

Ja. whereas Russia has blocked UN Security Council resolutions on the situation in Syria;

Amendment 157 #

Marietje SCHAAKE, Johannes Cornelis van BAALEN

Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)

Jb. whereas Russia continues to support the Assad regime in Syria, such as through supplying arms to the government, while the use of arms against unarmed civilians has been widespread;

Amendment 158 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)

Ja. whereas the Transparency International ranks Russia 136 out of 175 countries on its corruption perception index, Russia poses a serious concern with regard to international corruption and money laundering which in its turn is a threat to European economies and their integrity;

Amendment 159 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)

Ja. whereas due to the current conflict, renewed trust-building is essential;

Amendment 16 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas, ~~in reaction to and despite Russia’s aggression against Georgia and violation of its territorial integrity in 2008~~up to now, the EU has opted for an increased cooperation model as a way to ~~appease Russia; whereas, in line with this, rather than taking restrictive measure~~build good neighbourly relations with Russia; whereas, in line with this, a series of generous initiatives for deeper cooperation – such as the common spaces, the Partnership for Modernisation, the negotiations on a Nnew EU-Russia Agreement, and the Human Rights dialogue – have been launched or deepened;

Amendment 160 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)

Ja. whereas Russia has suspended its participation in negotiations on the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe; whereas it is maintaining and modernising an arsenal of tactical nuclear warheads which is several times larger than NATO’s own arsenal and plays a key role in Russia’s military strategy; whereas there are signs that Russia has violated the Intermediate- Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, which if true would pose a serious threat to Europe and Russia’s other immediate neighbours;

Amendment 161 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)

Ja. whereas the western press and official representatives of the EU and the United States blame Russia for the still unexplained incident involving the shooting-down of flight MH17; whereas the investigatory committee set up in July 2014 has yet to determine who was responsible for the tragic loss of the plane; whereas the decision to impose sanctions on the Russian Federation can be traced back to this incident;

Amendment 162 #

Enrico GASBARRA

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)

Ja. whereas the European Parliament, since the start of the new parliamentary term, has already expressed itself repeatedly in joint resolutions, showing concern about the human rights situation in the country, in particular with regard to the case of the political opponent Navalny;

Amendment 163 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)

Ja. whereas the European Endowment for Democracy is targeting the issue of plurality of the Russian media, and whereas, together with its partners, it is invited to develop new media initiatives;

Amendment 164 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Reiterates that, in the light of Russia’s direct and indirect involvement in the war in Ukraine, amounting to a deliberate violation of the core of the democratic principles and values sustained by the EU and widely shared internationally, the EU cannot envisage a return to ‘busiStresses that enhanced cooperation and good-neighbourly relations between the EU and Russia are of crucial importance for the stability, security and prosperity of Europe; is of the opinion, furthermore, that cooperation at international level between the two partnesrs as usual’; calls for a critical re-assessment by the EU of its relations with Russia, and for the drafting, as promptly as possible, of a soft-power contingency plan to counter the aggressive and divisive policies conducted by Russia against the EU and its partnerin all institutions, organisations and forums is of the utmost importance with a view to improving global governance and addressing common challenges;

Amendment 165 #

Aymeric CHAUPRADE, Mario BORGHEZIO, Nicolas BAY, Jean-Luc SCHAFFHAUSER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. ~~Reiterates that~~Notes, in the light of ~~Russia’s direct and indirect involvement in~~the complex crises affecting relations between the EU, its Member States and Russia and the deep mutual distrust which has now developed, that none of the wpar ~~in Ukraine, amounting to a deliberate violation~~ties regards a return to the status quo ante or to ‘business as usual’ as possible or desirable; calls, against this background, ofn the ~~core of the democratic principles and values sustained by the EU and widely shared internatio~~EU and the High Representative to carry out a comprehensive and critical analysis of EU-Russia relations; emphasises the need for that anally~~, the EU cannot envisage a return to ‘bu~~sis to be based not only on the obvious differences between the two sindes~~s as usual’; calls for a critical re-assessment by the EU of its relations with Russia, and for the d~~ as regards values, but also on the differences in their supposed common interests and to consider the issue of why the EU was unable for long periods to make progress in the negotiations on a new agreement with Russia, in cooperafti~~ng, as promptly as possible, of a soft-power contingency plan to counter~~on in agreed areas or in resolving obvious contradictions and disputes affecting relations with Russia; calls for a programme setting out specific cooperation proposals, focusing on what is feasible in those a~~ggressive and divisive policies conducted by Russia against the EU and its partners~~reas where both sides regard cooperation as equally important, to be drawn up as quickly as possible;

Amendment 166 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Reiterates that, in the light of ~~Russia’s direct and indirect involve~~its commitment into the ~~war in Ukraine, amounting to a deliberate violation of the core of the democratic principles and values sustained by the EU and widely shared int~~fundamental principle of self-determination of peoples, the EU can only note the attachment of Crimea and Sevastopol to the Russian Federnation~~ally, the EU cannot~~; accordingly, the EU has no alternative but to envisage a return to ‘business as usual’ in its strategic relations with Russia; calls for a critical re-assessment by the EU of its ~~relations with Russia, and for the drafting, as promptly as possible, of a soft-power contingency plan to counter the aggressive and divisive policies conducted by Russia against the EU and~~neighbourhood policy, particularly the aggressive and bellicose positions that it has adopted towards Russia, which, in a multipolar world, its ~~partners~~a major pole of influence;

Amendment 167 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. ~~Reiterates~~Takes the view that, igiven the ~~light of Russia’s direct and indirect involvement in the war in Ukraine, amounting to a deliberate violation of the core of~~seriousness of the situation in Ukraine, the EU must reaffirm its commitment to peace, and to the democratic principles and values ~~sustained by the EU and~~that are widely shared internationally~~, the EU cannot envisage a return to ‘business as usual’~~; calls for a critical re- assessment by the EU of its relations with Russia, and for the drafting, as promptly as possible, of a ~~soft-power contingency~~diplomatic plan to ~~coun~~promoter the ~~aggressive and divisive policies conducted by Russia against the EU and its partners~~paths of dialogue, negotiation and understanding, in order to ensure that commitment to peace and fundamental rights is effective;

Amendment 168 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Reiterates that, in the light of ~~Russia’s direct and~~the EU’s indirect involvement in the ~~war~~conflict in Ukraine, amounting to a deliberate violation of the core of the democratic principles and values sustained by the ~~EU and widely shared internationally~~Member States, the EU can~~not envisage a return to ‘business as usual’; calls for a critical re-assessment by the EU of its relations with Russia,~~d all its institutions should be urged to rethink their approach in order to prevent andy f~~or the drafting, as promptly as possible, of a soft-power contingency plan to counter the aggressive and divisive policies conducted by Russia against the EU and its partners~~urther escalation, so that a meaningful diplomatic consensus can be achieved with the Russian Federation; calls for a critical reassessment of EU foreign policy;

Amendment 169 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Reiterates that~~, in the light of Russia’s direct and indirect involvement in the war in Ukraine, amounting to a deliberate violation of the core of the democratic principles~~ Russia's policy of military aggression, economic coercion, political destabilization and dangerous provocation directed against its neighbours, including EU Member States, constitutes a deliberate violation of international law and fundamental Europeand values ~~sustained by the EU and widely shared internationally~~, and a threat to peace and security in Europe; believes that, as a result, the EU cannot envisage a return to ‘'business as usual’;', and calls for a critical re-assessment by the EU of its relations with Russia, and for the drafting, as promptly as possible, of a ~~soft-power contingency plan~~comprehensive strategy to counter the aggressive and divisive policies conducted by Russia against the EU and its partners;

Amendment 17 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas, ~~in reaction to and~~ despite Russia’'s aggression against Georgia and violation of its territorial integrity in 2008, the EU opted for ~~an increas~~continued cooperation ~~model as a way to appease Russia~~; whereas, in line with this, rather than taking restrictive measures, a series of ~~generous~~ initiatives for deeper cooperation – such as the common spaces, the Partnership for Modernisation, the negotiations on a New EU-Russia Agreement, and the Human Rights dialogue – have been launched or deepened;

Amendment 170 #

Arnaud DANJEAN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Reiterates that, in the light of Russia’s ~~direct and indirect~~ involvement in the war in Ukraine, amounting to a deliberate violation of the core of the democratic principles and values sustained by the EU ~~and widely shared internationally, the EU cannot envisage a return to ‘business as usual’; calls for~~, the EU has no choice but to conduct a critical re- assessment ~~by the EU~~ of its relations with Russia~~, and for the drafting, as promptly as possible, of a soft-power contingency plan to counter the aggressive and divisive policies conducted by Russia against the EU and its partners~~;

Amendment 171 #

Johannes Cornelis van BAALEN, Fernando MAURA BARANDIARÁN, Alexander Graf LAMBSDORFF, Jozo RADOŠ, Javier NART, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Paavo VÄYRYNEN, Ivo VAJGL, Hilde VAUTMANS, Marietje SCHAAKE, Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Reiterates that, in the light of Russia’s ~~direct and~~ indirect involvement in the ~~war~~events in Ukraine~~, amounting to~~ that is regarded as a deliberate violation of the core of the democratic principles and values sustained by the EU and widely shared internationally, the EU cannot envisage a return to ‘business as usual’; calls for a critical re-assessment by the EU of its relations with Russia, and for the drafting, as promptly as possible, of ~~a soft-power contingency plan to counter the aggressive and divisive policies conducted by Russia against the EU and its partners~~comprehensive rapprochement between the EU and Russia;

Amendment 172 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

Amendment 173 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Reiterates that, in the light of Russia’s ´s direct and indirect involvement in the war in Ukraine, ~~amounting to a deliberate violation~~its annexation of Crimea, amounting to a violation of the United Nations Charter, of the core of the democratic principles and values sustained by the EU and widely shared internationally, the EU must reassess its relation with the Russian Federation and cannot envisage a return to ‘'business as usual’'; calls for a critical re-assessment by the EU of its relations with Russia, and for the drafting, as promptly as possible, of a ~~soft-power~~ contingency plan to counter the aggressive and divisive policies conducted by Russia against the EU and its partners;

Amendment 174 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

Amendment 175 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Reiterates that, in the light of Russia’s direct and indirect involvement in the warmed conflict in Ukraine, amounting to a deliberate violation of the core of the democratic principles and values sustained by the EU and widely shared internationally, the EU cannot envisage a return to ‘business as usual’; calls for a critical re-assessment by the EU of its relations with Russia, and for the drafting, as promptly as possible, of a soft-power contingency plan to counter the aggressive and divisive policies conducted by Russia against the EU and its partners;

Amendment 176 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

Amendment 177 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

Amendment 178 #

James CARVER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

Amendment 179 #

Johannes Cornelis van BAALEN, Fernando MAURA BARANDIARÁN, Alexander Graf LAMBSDORFF, Jozo RADOŠ, Javier NART, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Paavo VÄYRYNEN, Ivo VAJGL, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Marietje SCHAAKE, Marielle DE SARNEZ, Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Reiterates that, in the light of Russia’s direct and indirect involvement in the war in Ukraine and illegal annexation of Crimea, further increasing military and political presence in and control over Abkhazia and South Ossetia, internationally recognised territories of Georgia, continuous presence in Transnistria, internationally recognised territory of Moldova, amounting to a deliberate violation of the core of the democratic principles and values sustained by the EU and widely shared internationally, the EU cannot envisage a return to ‘business as usual’; calls for a critical re-assessment by the EU of its relations with Russia, and for the drafting, as promptly as possible, of a soft-power contingency plan to counter the aggressive and divisive policies conducted by Russia against the EU and its partners;

Amendment 18 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas, in reaction to and despite Russia’s ~~aggression against Georgia and~~ violation of itGeorgia´s territorial integrity in 2008, the EU opted for an increased cooperation model as a way to ~~appease~~continue the engagement with Russia; whereas, in line with this, rather than taking restrictive measures, a series of ~~generous~~ initiatives for deeper cooperation – such as the common spaces, the Partnership for Modernisation, the negotiations on a New EU-Russia Agreement, and the Human Rights dialogue – have been launched or deepened;

Amendment 180 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Reiterates that, in the light of Russia’s direct and indirect involvement in the war in Ukraine, amounting to a deliberate violation of the core of the democratic principles and values sustained by the EU and widely shared internationally, the EU cannot envisage a return to ‘business as usual’; calls for a critical re-assessment by the EU of its relations with Russia, and for the drafting, as promptly as possible, of a soft-power contingency plan, a key component of which could be a new opening at the Eastern Partnership summit in Riga, to counter the aggressive and divisive policies conducted by Russia against the EU and its partners; believes that the Member States should prepare themselves as quickly as possible to deal with the new security threats at the EU’s eastern borders, not only by strengthening their military capabilities, but also by showing greater political solidarity with the countries most at risk and defending their security interests within NATO;

Amendment 181 #

Ioan Mircea PAŞCU

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Reiterates that, in the light of Russia’s direct and indirect involvement in the war in Ukraine, amounting to a deliberate violation of the core of the democratic principles and values sustained by the EU and widely shared internationally,; the EU cannot envisage a return to ‘business as usual’ and any resumption of cooperation should continue to rely on the strong strategic reassurance offered by NATO to its eastern members; reiterates the non- recognition of Russia's illegal annexation of the Crimea and Sevastopol; calls for a critical re-assessment by the EU of its relations with Russia, and for the drafting, as promptly as possible, of a soft-power contingency plan to counter the aggressive and divisive policies conducted by Russia against the EU and its partners;

Amendment 182 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

Amendment 183 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1

1. Reiterates that, in the light of Russia’s direct and indirect involvement in the war in Ukraine, amounting to a deliberate violation of the core of the democratic principles and values sustained by the EU ~~and~~, widely shared internationally and previously agreed upon with Russia, the EU cannot envisage a return to ‘business as usual’; calls for a critical re-assessment by the EU of its relations with Russia, and for the drafting, as promptly as possible, of a soft-power contingency plan to counter the aggressive and divisive policies conducted by Russia against the EU and its partners;

Amendment 184 #

Jaromír ŠTĚTINA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Underlines that the signature of the so called "Treaty on alliance and strategic partnership" between the Russian Federation and Georgia's region of Abkhazia and the so called Treaty on alliance and integration" with the Tskhinvali region of Georgia demonstrates Russia´s intention to de facto annex these territories and are detrimental to the ongoing efforts to stabilize the security situation in the region, in the breach of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, contradicting the principles of international law and the international commitments of the Russian Federation, including the 12 August 2008 Ceasefire Agreement;

Amendment 185 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)

1a. Reiterates, nevertheless, that the EU cannot envisage a return to "business as usual" as long as Russia does not fully implement the Minsk agreement and restores the territorial integrity of Ukraine; calls, in this regard, for a critical re-assessment by the EU of its relations with Russia;

Amendment 186 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that at this point, Russia, because of its actions, can no longer be treated as, or considered, a ‘strategic partner’; points out that strategic partnerships are only conceivable with countries that do not jeopardise the international order, which is based on democracy, state sovereignty (including the choice of internal constitutional order and foreign policy orientation), the inviolability of state borders, respect for the rule of law and the principles of international trade, and mutual trust;deleted

Amendment 187 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

Amendment 188 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

Amendment 189 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that at this point, ~~Russia, because of its actions, can no longer be treated as, or considered, a ‘strategic partner’; points out that~~ that the relations with Russia can only be of a pragmatic nature, since "strategic partnerships ~~are~~" can only conceivable with countries that do not jeopardise the international order, which is based on democracy, state sovereignty (including the choice of internal constitutional order and foreign policy orientation), the inviolability of state borders, respect for the rule of law and the principles of international trade, and mutual trustbe built and developed on shared common values and the respect of international obligations;

Amendment 19 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas, in reaction to and despite Russia’s aggression against Georgia and violation of its territorial integrity in 2008, the EU opted for an increased cooperation model ~~as a way to appease Russia~~with Russia, for the mutual benefit of both parties and their neighbouring countries; whereas, in line with this, rather than taking restrictive measures, a series of generous initiatives for deeper cooperation – such as the common spaces, the Partnership for Modernisation, the negotiations on a New EU-Russia Agreement, and the Human Rights dialogue – have been launched or deepened;

Amendment 190 #

Aymeric CHAUPRADE, Mario BORGHEZIO, Nicolas BAY, Jean-Luc SCHAFFHAUSER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that ~~at this point, Russia, because of its actions, can no longer be treated as, or~~Russia was considered, a ‘'strategic partner’'; points out that strategic partnerships are only conceivable with countries that do not jeopardise the international order, which is based on democracy, state sovereignty (including the choice of internal constitutional order and foreign policy orientation), the inviolability of state bordersrespect International Law, democracy, , territorial integrity of the state, respect for the rule of law and human rights, as well as the principles of international ~~trade, and mutual~~relations and trust;

Amendment 191 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that ~~at this point, Russia, because of its actions, can no longer be treated as, or considered,~~Russia must remain a ‘strategic partner’ for the EU; points out that strategic partnerships are only conceivable with ~~countri~~organisations and/or States that do not jeopardise the international order, ~~which is based on democracy,~~as NATO is currently doing by seeking to destabilise all opponents of American strategic imperialism; reminds the United States and NATO Member States therefore that they have undertaken to respect state sovereignty (including the choice of internal constitutional order and foreign policy orientation), the inviolability of state borders, respect for the rule of law and the principles of international trade, and mutual trust;

Amendment 192 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that at this point, Russia~~, because of its actions,~~ can no longer be ~~treated as, or~~ considered, a ‘'strategic partner’'; points out that strategic partnerships are only conceivable with countries that do not jeopardise the international order, which is based on ~~democracy, state sovereignty (including the choice of internal~~rule-based cooperation, state sovereignty, inviolability of state borders, freedom to choose domestic constitutional ~~order~~arrangements and foreign policy orientation), ~~the inviolability of state borders, respect for the rule of law and the principles of international trade, and mutual trust~~respect for the rule of law and the principles of open international trade, and mutual trust; believes that, given Russia's shared responsibility for maintaining security in Europe, the EU should remain open to a mutually beneficial and truly strategic partnership in the long-run, conditional upon Russia's adherence to international law and to the spirit of cooperation;

Amendment 193 #

Arnaud DANJEAN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that at this point, Russia, because of its actions, can no longer be treated as, or considered, a ‘strategic partner’; points out that strategic partnerships ~~are only conceivable with countries that do not jeopardise the international order, which is based on~~must be based on mutual trust and respect for certain values, such as democracy, state sovereignty (including the choice of internal constitutional order and foreign policy orientation), the inviolability of ~~state~~ borders, ~~respect for~~ the rule of law and the principles of international trade~~, and mutual trust~~;

Amendment 194 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. ~~Stresses~~Highlights the fact that at this point, Russia, because of its ~~actions, can no longer~~direct and indirect involvement in the conflict in Ukraine and the illegal annexation of Crimea, currently cannot be treated as, or considered, a ‘"strategic partner~~’; points ou~~" to the EU, given the fact that strategic partnerships are only conceivable with countries ~~that do not jeopardise the international order, which is~~ based on democracy, state sovereignty (including the choice of internal constitutional order and foreign policy orientation), the inviolability of state borders, respect for the rule of law and the principles of international trade, and mutual trust;

Amendment 195 #

Hilde VAUTMANS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that ~~at this point, Russia, because of~~Russia its a~~ctions, can no longer be treated as, or considered, a ‘strategic partner’; points out that strategic partnerships are only conceivable with countries that do not~~ neighbour jeopardiseing the international order, which is based on democracy, state sovereignty (including the choice of internal constitutional order and foreign policy orientation), the inviolability of state borders, respect for the rule of law and the principles of international trade, and mutual trust;

Amendment 196 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that ~~at this point, Russia, because of its actions, can no longer be treated as, or considered, a ‘strategic partner’~~Russia has been the most important partner of the EU and its Member States for 20 years now; points out that strategic partnerships are only conceivable with countries that do not jeopardise the international order, which is based on democracy, state sovereignty (including the choice of internal constitutional order and foreign policy orientation), the inviolability of state borders, respect for the rule of law and the principles of international trade, and mutual trust;

Amendment 197 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that at this point, Russia, because of its actions, ~~can no longer be~~is not treated as, or considered, a ‘strategic partner’; points out that a possible future strategic partnership~~s are only conceivable with countries that do not jeopardise~~ would have to be based on respect for the international order, which is based on democracy, state sovereignty (including the choice of internal constitutional order and foreign policy orientation), the inviolability of state borders, respect for the rule of law and the principles of international trade, and mutual trust;

Amendment 198 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that at this point, Russia, because of its actions~~, can no longer be treated as, or considered, a ‘strategic partner’~~ and as a ‘strategic partner’ of the EU, cannot fail to give precedence to diplomatic channels in order to resolve the crises which concern it, starting with the one in Ukraine; points out that strategic partnerships are only conceivable with countries that do not jeopardise the international order, which is based on democracy, state sovereignty (including the choice of internal constitutional order and foreign policy orientation), the inviolability of state borders, respect for the rule of law and the principles of international trade, and mutual trust;

Amendment 199 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that at this point, Russia~~, because of its actions, can no longer~~ does not cease to be treated as, or considered, a ‘strategic partner’; points out, however, that strategic partnerships are only conceivable with countries that do not jeopardise the international order, which is based on democracy, state sovereignty (including the choice of internal constitutional order and foreign policy orientation), the inviolability of state borders, respect for the rule of law and the principles of international trade, and mutual trust;

Amendment 2 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 1

– having regard to its resolutions of 13 December 2012 containing the European Parliament’s recommendations to the Council, the Commission and the European External Action Service on the negotiations of the new EU-Russia Agreement1 , of 12 September 2013 on the pressure exerted by Russia on Eastern Partnership countries (in the context of the upcoming Eastern Partnership Summit in Vilnius)2 , of 6 February 2014 on the EU-Russia summit3 ~~and~~, of 18 September 2014 on the situation in Ukraine and the state of play of EU- Russia relations4 , ~~__________________ 1 2~~and of 12 March 2015 on the murder of the Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov and the state of democracy in Russia __________________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2012)0505. Texts adopted, P7_TA(2012)0505. 2 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2013)0383. Texts adopted, P7_TA(2013)0383. 3 Texts adopted, P7_TA- PROV(2014)0101. 4 Texts adopted, P8_TA- PROV(2014)0025.

Amendment 20 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas, ~~in reaction to and~~ despite Russia’s aggression against Georgia and violation of its territorial integrity in 2008, the EU opted for an increased cooperation model ~~as a way to appease~~with Russia; whereas, in line with this, rather than taking restrictive measures, a series of ~~generous~~ initiatives for deeper cooperation – such as the common spaces, the Partnership for Modernisation, the negotiations on a New EU-Russia Agreement, and the Human Rights dialogue – have been launched or deepened;

Amendment 200 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that at this point, Russia, ~~because of its actions, can no longer be~~can treated as, or considered, a ‘strategic partner’; points out that strategic partnerships are only conceivable with countries that do not jeopardise the international order, which is based on democracy, state sovereignty (including the choice of internal constitutional order and foreign policy orientation), the inviolability of state borders, respect for the rule of law and the principles of international trade, and mutual trust;

Amendment 201 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that at this point, Russia, because of its actions, can no ~~longer be treated as, or~~t be considered, a ‘strategic partner’; points out that strategic partnerships are only conceivable with countries that do not jeopardise the international order, which is based on democracy, state sovereignty (including the choice of internal constitutional order and foreign policy orientation), the inviolability of state borders, respect for the rule of law and the principles of international trade, and mutual trust;

Amendment 202 #

Philippe JUVIN

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. ~~Stresses that at this point, Russia, because of its actions, can no longer be treated as, or considered, a ‘strategic partner’; p~~Points out that strategic partnerships are only conceivable with countries that do not jeopardise the international order, which is based on democracy, state sovereignty (including the choice of internal constitutional order and foreign policy orientation), the inviolability of state borders, respect for the rule of law and the principles of international trade, and mutual trust;

Amendment 203 #

László TŐKÉS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

Amendment 204 #

Andrea BOCSKOR

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

Amendment 205 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that at this point, Russia, because of its actions, can no longer be treated as, or considered, a ‘strategic partner’; points out that strategic partnerships are only conceivable with countries that do not jeopardise the international order, which is based on democracy, state sovereignty (including the choice of internal constitutional order and foreign policy orientation), the inviolability of state borders, respect for the rule of law, human rights and the principles of international trade, and mutual trust;

Amendment 206 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2

2. Stresses that at this point, Russia, because of its actions, can no longer be treated as, or considered, a ‘strategic partner’; points out that strategic partnerships are only conceivable with countries that do not jeopardise the international order, which is based on democracy, state sovereignty (including the choice of internal constitutional order and foreign policy orientation), human rights, the inviolability of state borders, respect for the rule of law and the principles of international trade, and mutual trust;

Amendment 207 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Reminds that partnership with Russia in a number of aspects of regional security, namely in Asia, in particular in Afghanistan, was of crucial importance in the fight against terrorism in the region; considers that a mutually beneficial partnership with Russia should be a goal of EU´s policy, but notes that much depends on Russia´s attitudes as well; considers that partnership could be important in several areas, including energy cooperation, fight against terrorism and organised crime and trafficking;

Amendment 208 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)

2a. Underlines that EU-Russia relations should be cooperative, based on both parties' international commitments and on mutual respect; emphasises that due to the current crisis, renewed trust-building is essential; therefore, calls on Russia to adhere to its commitments made in the Minsk II agreement which has been endorsed by the UN Security Council and to fully implement its commitments in the agreed time frame;

Amendment 209 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)

2b. Stresses the need for a comprehensive approach in the re-design of EU-Russia relations by also bearing a long-term perspective in mind; notes the geographically based interdependence of Russia and the EU and therefore, encourages both, Russia and the EU, to find together new ways to a good and secure future neighbourhood;

Amendment 21 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas, in reaction to and despite Russia’´s aggression against Georgia and violation of its territorial integrity in 2008, the EU opted for an increased cooperation model as a way to ~~appease~~develop relations with Russia; whereas, in line with this, rather than taking restrictive measures, a series of ~~generous~~ initiatives for deeper cooperation – such as the common spaces, the Partnership for Modernisation, the negotiations on a New EU-Russia Agreement, and the Human Rights dialogue – have been launched or deepened;

Amendment 210 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)

2c. Recommends to concentrate on those areas where the EU and Russia cooperation has been constructive and therefore, successful, for example in the Northern Dimension Partnerships, cooperation in the Arctic region, cross- border cooperation and in the Iran negotiations;

Amendment 211 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 d (new)

2d. Is of the opinion that Russia and EU share common global challenges as the new types of threats of terrorism, of extremism, of climate change and new global technological developments which only can be addressed in a positive spirit of cooperation and collaboration;

Amendment 212 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

Amendment 213 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

Amendment 214 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

Amendment 215 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

Amendment 216 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

Amendment 217 #

Johannes Cornelis van BAALEN, Fernando MAURA BARANDIARÁN, Alexander Graf LAMBSDORFF, Jozo RADOŠ, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Paavo VÄYRYNEN, Ivo VAJGL, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Marietje SCHAAKE, Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Is deeply concerned by the fact that Russia ~~now~~and the EU are openly position~~s itself,~~ing themselves and acts,ing not as a partner ofs, but as a rivals to the international democratic community, seeking to challenge the current international order, and is in the process of redrawing borders within Europe; is extremely worried by the tendency of the Russian authorities to systematically denigrate liberal democracy and to consider democratic neighbouring countries as a threat to their own rulehat are incapable of coming to an understanding, and emphasises its grave concern about the increasing tension between the two powers; takes the view that the best way of defending human rights and democracy is to press ahead along the path of understanding, dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution, and that this principle is incompatible with the bellicose tendencies that are putting Europe’s stability at risk;

Amendment 218 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Is deeply concerned by the fact that Russia now openly positions itself, and acts, not as a partner of, but as a rival to the international democratic community, seeking to challenge the current international order, and is in the process of redrawing borders within Europe; is extremely worried by the tendency of the Russian authorities to systematically denigrate liberal democracy and to consider demoseeking to challenge international law, and is in the process of redrawing borders within Europe; is alarmed by the atmosphere of hatred directed against opposition activists, human right defenders, minorities and neighbouring nations, which has been growing in Russia in the recent years, as part of a political culture that distance itself from democratic principles; is deeply concerned by the systematic deterioration of the situation of human rights and of rule of law in Russia, by the efforts of state authorities to silence free speech, obstruct opposition activities, react with repressions to any activity aimed at exposing corruption among the political and economic elite and to stifle activities of the civil society; condemns the intimidation of craitic ~~neighbouring countries as a threat to their own rule~~al voices, through violence, trials, imprisonments and other measures used by the state, and the restrictions to press freedom and internet freedom;

Amendment 219 #

Aymeric CHAUPRADE, Mario BORGHEZIO, Nicolas BAY, Jean-Luc SCHAFFHAUSER

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Is deeply concerned by the fact that ~~Russia now openly positions itself, and acts, not as a partner of, but as a rival to the international democ~~the United States and the European Union are now banishing from the international scene anyone who does not approve without debate their political, economic and strategic ~~community~~approaches, seeking to challenge the current international order, ~~and is in the process of redrawing borders within Europe~~which is supposedly based on multilateralism, and that they are in the process of redrawing borders within Europe to the detriment of all their statements of principles, as the borders claimed for Ukraine were established in 1954 in violation of the internal legislation of the USSR; is extremely worried by the tendency of ~~the Russia~~Western authorities ~~to systematically denigrate liberal democracy and to consider democratic neighbouring countri~~(in the United States and the European Union) to systematically denigrate States which do not make the same political choices as a th~~reat to their own rul~~ey advocate;

Amendment 22 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas, in reaction to and despite Russia’s aggression against Georgia and violation of its territorial integrity in 2008, the EU opted for an increased cooperation model as a way to appease Russia; whereas, in line with this, rather than taking restrictive measures, a series of ~~generous~~ initiatives for deeper cooperation – such as the common spaces, the Partnership for Modernisation, the negotiations on a New EU-Russia Agreement, and the Human Rights dialogue – have been launched or deepened;

Amendment 220 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Is deeply concerned by the fact that Russia now openly positions itself, and acts, not as a partner of, but as a rival to the ~~international democratic community, seeking to challenge the current international order, and is in the process of redrawing borders within Europe~~EU; is extremely worried by the tendency of the Russian authorities to systematically denigrate liberal democracy and to consider democratic neighbouring countries as a threat to their own rule; wishes to distance itself from the military assistance and arms sales that the West appears to want to provide to the Ukrainian troops, and to endlessly push for a diplomatic solution by virtue of the principles that are supposed to govern international relations, so that the latter can exist and remain peaceful;

Amendment 221 #

Javier NART

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Is deeply concerned by the fact that Russia now openly positions itself, ~~and acts, not as a partner of, but as a rival to the international democratic community,~~ seeking to challenge ~~the current~~ international ~~order,~~law and is in the process of redrawing borders within Europe; ~~is extremely worried by the tendency of the Russian authorities to systematically denigrate liberal democracy and to consider democratic neighbouring countries as a threat to their own rule;~~

Amendment 222 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Is deeply concerned by the fact that Russia now openly positions itself, and acts, not as a partner of, but as a rival to the ~~international democratic community, seeking to~~EU, and challenges the ~~current~~established rule- based international order, ~~and is~~ not least by seeking t~~he process of~~o redraw~~ing~~ borders within Europe by force; is extremely worried by the tendency of the Russian ~~authorities~~government to systematically denigrate ~~liberal~~ democracy and to consider the democratic process and European integration of neighbouring countries as a threat to their own rule;

Amendment 223 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. ~~Is deeply concerned by the fact~~Notes that Russia now openly positions itself, ~~and acts, not as a partner of, but as a rival to the international democratic community,~~ seeking to challenge ~~the~~ current international ~~order,~~practice and is in the process of redrawing borders within Europe; is extremely worried by the tendency of the Russian authorities to systematically denigrate liberal democracy and to consider democratic neighbouring countries as a threat to their own ruleefining its relations with the EU; notes the tendency of the Russian authorities to take a sceptical view of liberal democracy;

Amendment 224 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

Amendment 225 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

Amendment 226 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

3. Is deeply concerned by the fact that, in its pronouncements and actions, Russia is now openly positionsing itself~~, and acts,~~ not as a partner of, but as a rival to, the international democratic community, seeking to challenge the current international order, and is in the process of redrawing borders within Europe; is extremely worried by the tendency of the Russian authorities to systematically denigrate liberal democracy and to consider democratic neighbouring countries as a threat to their own rule;

Amendment 227 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

Amendment 228 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

Amendment 229 #

Tonino PICULA

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

Amendment 23 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital Β

Β. whereas~~, in reaction to and despite Russia’s aggression against Georgia and violation of its territorial integrity in 2008,~~ the EU opted for an increased cooperation model as a way to appease Russia; whereas, in line with this, rather than taking restrictive measures, a series of generous initiatives for deeper cooperation – such as the common spaces, the Partnership for Modernisation, the negotiations on a New EU-Russia Agreement, and the Human Rights dialogue – have been launched or deepened;

Amendment 230 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

Amendment 231 #

László TŐKÉS

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3

Amendment 24 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas Russia has not fulfilled all its obligations under the 2008 Russia- Georgia ceasefire agreement; whereas, in reaction to and despite Russia’s aggression against Georgia and violation of its territorial integrity in 2008, the EU opted for an increased cooperation model as a way to appease Russia; whereas, in line with this, rather than taking restrictive measures, a series of generous initiatives for deeper cooperation – such as the common spaces, the Partnership for Modernisation, the negotiations on a New EU-Russia Agreement, and the Human Rights dialogue – have been launched or deepened;

Amendment 25 #

Jaromír ŠTĚTINA

Motion for a resolution
Recital B

B. whereas, in reaction to and despite Russia’s aggression against Georgia and violation of its territorial integrity in 2008, and the ongoing occupation of Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia, the EU opted for an increased cooperation model as a way to appease Russia; whereas, in line with this, rather than taking restrictive measures, a series of generous initiatives for deeper cooperation – such as the common spaces, the Partnership for Modernisation, the negotiations on a New EU-Russia Agreement, and the Human Rights dialogue – have been launched or deepened;

Amendment 26 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)

Ba. whereas Russia and the EU cooperate constructively and for the benefit of their citizens in the Arctic region, in the Northern Dimension Partnerships and in cross-border cooperation;

Amendment 27 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)

Ba. whereas a number of EU Member States have impeded the establishment of constructive dialogue with a view to facilitating a diplomatic solution that is of benefit to all sides;

Amendment 28 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

Amendment 29 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

Amendment 3 #

Aymeric CHAUPRADE, Mario BORGHEZIO, Nicolas BAY, Jean-Luc SCHAFFHAUSER

Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)

– having regard to the international legal standards laid down in the United Nations Charter and to the principles, jointly agreed in the Helsinki Final Act drawn up under the auspices of the CSCE, of sovereign equality, respect for the rights inherent in sovereignty, refraining from the threat or use of force, the inviolability of frontiers, the territorial integrity of states, the peaceful settlement of disputes, non-intervention in internal affairs, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, equal rights and self-determination of peoples, cooperation among states and fulfilment in good faith of obligations under international law, which guide relations between the participating states,

Amendment 30 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas Russia has – by illegally annexing Crimea and waging an undeclared war against Ukraine, with the direct participation of Russian military units, and by deliberately destabilising this neighbouring sovereign and independent country – profoundly and for a long time damaged its relationship with the EU by jeopardising the basic principles of Europe’s security order and by breaking its international commitments, notably under the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and the Budapest Memorandumthe attachment of Crimea and Sevastopol to the Russian Federation was the result of a sovereign and democratic referendum vote by the people of Crimea, through the decisions of the institutions of their Autonomous Republic whose members were elected democratically and in accordance with Ukrainian legislation; whereas that attachment was also confirmed by the referendum procedure of 16 March 2014, which accorded with the United Nations Charter, particularly with regard to the right of self- determination; whereas restrictions on trade between the EU and Crimea were subsequently imposed;

Amendment 31 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas ~~Russia has – by illegally annexing Crimea and waging an undecl~~relations between the EU, its Member States and Russia are currently marked ~~war against Ukraine, with the direct participation of Russian military uni~~by severe tensions whose roots can be found, for example, in conflicting developments, and ~~by deliberately destabilis~~competing interests ing th~~is neighbouring sovereign and independent country – profoundly and for a l~~eir common neighbourhood and the opposing stances the two sides have taken ong time damaged its relationship with the EU by jeopardising the basic principles of Europe’s security order and by breaking its international commitments, notably under the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and the Budapest Memorandumhose developments, and whereas today there is a danger that these tensions will cause serious long-term damage to EU- Russia relations, which were in any case anything but harmonious in the past;

Amendment 32 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas EU-Russia ~~has – by illegally annexing Crimea and waging an undeclared war against Ukraine, with the direct participation of Russian military units, and by deliberately de~~relations have been affected by this confrontational policy and by the lack of constructive dialogue; whereas the military and political instabilisty ing this neighbouring sovereign and independent country – profoundly and for a long time damaged its relationship with the EU by jeopardising the basic principles of Europe’s security order and by breaking its international commitments, notably under the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and the Budapest Memorandume region constitutes a systemic challenge for European democracies; whereas EU Member States and Russia must respond to these challenges on the basis of, and in compliance with, international law, whilst fostering mutual understanding by means of dialogue;

Amendment 33 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas Russia has – by ~~illegally~~ annexing Crimea and waging an undeclared war against Ukraine, with the direct participation of Russian military units, and by deliberately destabilising this neighbouring sovereign and independent country – profoundly and for a long time damagcreating tension in Ukraine, – affected its relationship with the EU ~~by jeopardising~~and must respect the basic principles of Europe’s security order and ~~by breaking~~ its international commitments, notably under the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and the Budapest Memorandum;

Amendment 34 #

Johannes Cornelis van BAALEN, Fernando MAURA BARANDIARÁN, Alexander Graf LAMBSDORFF, Jozo RADOŠ, Javier NART, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Paavo VÄYRYNEN, Ivo VAJGL, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Hilde VAUTMANS, Marielle DE SARNEZ, Marietje SCHAAKE, Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

Amendment 35 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas Russia has – by illegally annexing Crimea and w~~aging an undeclared war against Ukraine, with the direct participation of Russian military units, and by~~ith the direct and indirect support and backing from the Russian military and security services, deliberately destabilising this neighbouring sovereign and independent country – profoundly ~~and for a long time~~ damaged its relationship with the EU by jeopardising the basic principles of Europe’s security order and by breaking its international commitments, notably under the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and the Budapest Memorandum;

Amendment 36 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas Russia has – by illegally annexing Crimea and ~~waging an undeclared war~~its further aggression against Ukraine, with the direct participation of Russian military units, and by deliberately destabilising this neighbouring sovereign and independent country – profoundly ~~and for a long time~~ damaged its relationship with the EU by jeopardising the basic principles of Europe’s security by not respecting borders and by breaking its international commitments, notably under the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and the Budapest Memorandum;

Amendment 37 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas Russia has – by illegally annexing Crimea and ~~waging an undeclared war against~~attacking Ukraine, with the direct participation of Russian military units, and by deliberately destabilising this neighbouring sovereign and independent country – profoundly and for a long time damaged its relationship with the EU by jeopardising the basic principles of Europe’s security order and by breaking its international commitments, notably under the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and the Budapest Memorandum;

Amendment 38 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas Russia has – by illegally annexing Crimea and wengaging in an ~~undecl~~armed ~~war~~conflict against Ukraine, with the direct participation of Russian military units, and by deliberately destabilising this neighbouring sovereign and independent country – profoundly and for a long time damaged its relationship with the EU by jeopardising the basic principles of Europe’s security order and by breaking its international commitments, notably under the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and the Budapest Memorandum;

Amendment 39 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas Russia has – by illegally annexing Crimea and waging an ~~undeclared~~ war against Ukraine, with the direct participation of Russian military units, and by deliberately destabilising this neighbouring sovereign and independent country – ~~profoundly and for a long time~~ damaged its relationship with the EU by jeopardising the basic principles of Europe’´s security order and by breaking its international commitments, notably ~~under~~ the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and the Budapest Memorandum;

Amendment 4 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 3

– having regard to the agreements reached in Minsk on 5 and 19 September 2014 and on 12 February 20155 , __________________ 5 ‘Protocol on the results of consultations of the Trilateral Contact Group’, signed on 5 September 2014, and ’Package of measures for the Implementation of the Minsk Agreements’, adopted on 12 February 2015.

Amendment 40 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

Amendment 41 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

C. whereas EU has strongly condemned the illegal annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation and will not recognize it; whereas Russia has – by illegally annexing Crimea and waging an undeclared war against Ukraine, with the direct participation of Russian military units, and by deliberately destabilising this neighbouring sovereign and independent country – profoundly and for a long time damaged its relationship with the EU by jeopardising the basic principles of Europe’s security order and by breaking its international commitments, notably under the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and the Budapest Memorandum;

Amendment 42 #

Ioan Mircea PAŞCU

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

Amendment 43 #

Marietje SCHAAKE, Johannes Cornelis van BAALEN

Motion for a resolution
Recital C

Amendment 44 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)

Ca. whereas the independent investigation into the downing of MH17 is ongoing;

Amendment 45 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas Russia is the instigator of and, directly or indirectly, party to a number of ‘frozen conflicts’ in its neighbourhood – in Transnistria, South Ossetia, Abkhasia, and Nagorno Karabakh – that constitute serious impediments to the development and stability of the neighbouring countries concerned;deleted

Amendment 46 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

Amendment 47 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

Amendment 48 #

Aymeric CHAUPRADE, Mario BORGHEZIO, Nicolas BAY, Jean-Luc SCHAFFHAUSER

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas Russia, because of its ~~the instigator of and,~~geostrategic and geopolitical situation influences directly or indirectly~~, party to~~ a number of ‘frozen conflicts’ in its neighbourhood – in Transnistria, South Ossetia, Abkhasia, and Nagorno Karabakh – that ~~constitute serious impediments to the~~adversely affect development and stability of the neighbouring countries concerned;

Amendment 49 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas ~~Russia~~the United States, particularly through the lever of NATO, is the instigator of and, directly or indirectly, party to a number of ‘frozen conflicts’ in its neighbourhood – in Transnistria, South Ossetia, Abkhasia, and Nagorno Karabakh – that constitute serious impediments to the development and stability of the neighbouring countries concerned;

Amendment 5 #

Motion for a resolution
Citation 4

– having regard to the resolutions adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 27 March 20146 (non-binding) and by the United Nations Security Council on 17 February 20157, __________________ 6 UNGA Resolution A/RES/68/262 on Territorial integrity of Ukraine 7 UNSC Resolution S/RES/2202(2015) UNSC Resolution S/RES/2202(2015)

Amendment 50 #

Johannes Cornelis van BAALEN, Fernando MAURA BARANDIARÁN, Alexander Graf LAMBSDORFF, Jozo RADOŠ, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Ivo VAJGL, Hilde VAUTMANS, Marietje SCHAAKE

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas Russia ~~is the instigator of and, directly or indirectly, party to a number of~~has played a role in the ‘frozen conflicts’ in its neighbourhood – in Transnistria, South Ossetia, Abkhasia, and Nagorno Karabakh – that constitute serious impediments to the development and stability of the neighbouring countries concerned;

Amendment 51 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas Russia is ~~the instigator of and, directly or indirectly,~~involved in and party to a number of ‘frozen conflicts’ in its neighbourhood – in Transnistria, South Ossetia, and Abkhasia~~, and Nagorno Karabakh~~ – that constitute serious impediments to the development and stability of the neighbouring countries concerned;

Amendment 52 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas Russia is ~~the instigator of and, directly or indirectly,~~ party to a number of ‘frozen conflicts’ in its neighbourhood – in Transnistria, South Ossetia, Abkhasia, and Nagorno Karabakh – that constitute serious impediments to the development and stability of the neighbouring countries concerned;

Amendment 53 #

Jaromír ŠTĚTINA

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas Russia is the instigator of and, directly or indirectly, party to a number of ~~‘frozen~~existing conflicts’ in its neighbourhood – in Transnistria, ~~South Ossetia, Abkhas~~Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions of Georgia, and Nagorno Karabakh – that constitute serious impediments to the development and stability of the neighbouring countries concerned;

Amendment 54 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas Russia is ~~the instigator of and,~~ directly or indirectly, party to a number of ‘'frozen conflicts’' in its neighbourhood – in Transnistria, South Ossetia, Abkhasia, and Nagorno Karabakh – that constitute serious impediments to the development and stability of the neighbouring countries concerned and undermine their independence;

Amendment 55 #

Javier NART, Paavo VÄYRYNEN

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas Russia is ~~the instigator of and,~~ directly or indirectly, party to a number of ‘frozen conflicts’ in its neighbourhood – in Transnistria, South Ossetia, Abkhasia, and Nagorno Karabakh – that constitute serious impediments to the development and stability of the neighbouring countries ~~concerned~~Moldova, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan;

Amendment 56 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

D. whereas Russia is ~~the instigator of and~~, directly or indirectly, party to a number of ‘frozen conflicts’ in its neighbourhood ~~– in Transnistria, South Ossetia, Abkhasia, and Nagorno Karabakh –~~, that constitute serious impediments to the development and stability of the neighbouring countries concerned;

Amendment 57 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

Amendment 58 #

Timothy Charles Ayrton TANNOCK, Mark DEMESMAEKER, Ryszard CZARNECKI

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

Amendment 59 #

Andrea BOCSKOR

Motion for a resolution
Recital D

Amendment 6 #

Ioan Mircea PAŞCU

Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)

– having regards to the Wales NATO Summit Declaration of 5 September 2014,

Amendment 60 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)

Da. whereas Russia is in the process of destabilizing Moldova, having put in place an export-embargo on various Moldovan products with the exception of those from the southern Gagautian region which is ethnically and linguistically distinctive from the rest of the country and has close ties with Russia;

Amendment 61 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)

Da. whereas Russia - against the spirit of good neighbourly relations and in breach of international law, rules and standards - takes deliberate illegal actions aimed at sustaining and increasing its influence on its neighbours as well as at presenting a conflicting alternative against the EU in the fields of security, economy and other;

Amendment 62 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)

Da. whereas the so-called integration treaty between Russia and South Ossetia, signed on 18 March 2015, and the Russia- Abkhazia integration treaty, concluded earlier, are undermining security in the region;

Amendment 63 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)

Da. whereas the Russian Ministry of Justice has decided to include the Council of Ministers' office in St Petersburg on its list of foreign agents, thereby limiting an important dialogue and cooperation between the Nordic countries and Northwest Russia;

Amendment 64 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)

Db. whereas a number of officials representing the Russian Government has made public threats about the risks of military and even nuclear attacks on Nordic countries;

Amendment 65 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital D c (new)

Dc. whereas the Russian military activities around the Baltic Sea has developed into bigger and more provocative military exercises and manoeuvres as a mean to demonstrate military capacity for military operations directed at the Baltic and the Nordic countries;

Amendment 66 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital Ε

Ε. whereas in reaction to Russia’s covert military invasion of Ukraine, the EU has adopted a stage-by-stage series of restrictive measures; whereas similar sanctions have been adopted by a number of other countries in reaction to Russia’s aggression;deleted

Amendment 67 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas in reaction to ~~Russia’s covert military invasion of Ukraine, the EU has adopted a s~~the escalating conflict in and about Ukraine, the EU has introduced a tiered programme of sanctions which is unprecedented in its intended scope and its targe~~-by-stage series of restrictive measures; whereas similar sanctions have been adopted by a number of other countries in reaction to Russia’s aggression~~ts; whereas although other states have introduced similar restrictive measures, the EU Member States are currently discussing the impact of these measures and how the EU's joint policies towards Russia could be used to de-escalate the situation; whereas these discussions are taking place against the background of a failure on the part of the EU and its Member States to develop an overall approach to addressing the causes of the current conflict with Russia and widely differing ideas regarding the aims of the sanctions, which in some cases go as far as creating the socioeconomic conditions for the overthrow of the current, legitimately elected Russian regime;

Amendment 68 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas ~~in reaction to Russia’s covert military invasion of Ukraine,~~ the EU has adopted a stage-by- stage series of ~~restrictive measures; whereas similar sanctions have been adopted by a number of other countries in reaction to Russia’s aggression~~unnecessarily stringent measures; whereas many states have imposed similar sanctions on Russia; whereas in this matter the EU is allowing itself to be guided solely by the interests of the United States;

Amendment 69 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas ~~in reaction to Russia’s covert military invasion of Ukraine,~~ the EU has adopted a stage-by- stage series of restrictive measures; whereas similar sanctions have been adopted by a number of other countries ~~in reaction to Russia’s aggression~~, and whereas those measures have thus far proven to be ineffective and unfair for Europe as a whole;

Amendment 7 #

Aymeric CHAUPRADE, Mario BORGHEZIO, Nicolas BAY, Jean-Luc SCHAFFHAUSER

Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)

– having regard to the Programme of the Latvian Presidency of the European Union,

Amendment 70 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas in reaction to ~~Russia’s covert military invasion of Ukraine~~the armed conflict raging in Ukraine following the attachment of Crimea and Sevastopol to the Russian Federation, the EU has adopted a stage-by-stage series of restrictive measures; whereas similar sanctions have been adopted by a number of other countries ~~in reaction to Russia’s aggression~~;

Amendment 71 #

Timothy Charles Ayrton TANNOCK, Ryszard CZARNECKI, Mark DEMESMAEKER

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas in reaction to ~~Russia’s covert military invasion of Ukraine~~annexation of Crimea and hybrid war launched against Ukraine by Russia, the EU has adopted a stage-by-stage series of restrictive measures; whereas similar sanctions have been adopted by a number of other countries in reaction to Russia’s aggression;

Amendment 72 #

Javier NART, Fernando MAURA BARANDIARÁN, Ivo VAJGL, Paavo VÄYRYNEN

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas ~~in reaction to Russia’s covert military invasion of Ukraine,~~ the EU has adopted a stage-by- stage series of restrictive measures; whereas similar sanctions have been adopted by a number of other countries in reaction to Russia’s ~~aggression~~current policy;

Amendment 73 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas in reaction to ~~Russia’s covert military invasion of Ukraine~~the situation which has arisen, the EU has adopted a stage-by-stage series of restrictive measures; whereas similar sanctions have been adopted by a number of other countries in reaction to Russia’s aggression;

Amendment 74 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital Ε

Ε. whereas in reaction to Russia~~’s covert military invasion of~~n policy in Ukraine, the EU has adopted a stage-by- stage series of restrictive measures; whereas similar sanctions have been adopted by a number of other countries in reaction to Russia’s aggression;

Amendment 75 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas in reaction to Russia’s ~~covert military invasion of~~aggression against Ukraine, the EU has adopted a stage-by-stage series of restrictive measures; whereas similar sanctions have been adopted by a number of other countries in reaction to Russia’s aggression;

Amendment 76 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas in reaction to Russia’s covert military inv~~asion of~~olvement in Ukraine, the EU has adopted a stage-by-stage series of restrictive measures; whereas similar sanctions have been adopted by a number of other countries in reaction to Russia’s aggression;

Amendment 77 #

Aymeric CHAUPRADE, Mario BORGHEZIO, Nicolas BAY, Jean-Luc SCHAFFHAUSER

Motion for a resolution
Recital E

E. whereas in reaction to Russia’s ~~covert~~ military invasion of Ukraine, the EU has adopted a stage-by-stage series of restrictive measures; whereas similar sanctions have been adopted by a number of other countries in reaction to Russia’s aggression;

Amendment 78 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas these restrictive targeted measures ~~are~~, even if their initial aim was not to direct~~ed agains~~ly target the Russian people ~~but aim~~, are having at stimulating a change in Russian policy towards, and actions in, the common neighbourhood; whereas the sanctions could be lifted, partially or fully, as soon as Russia commits itself to implementing, fully and honestly, the provisions of the Minsk agreements and the return of Crimea to Ukraine; whereas the sanctions will be strengthened should Russia chose to do otherwise and refrain from taking any positive step to change its policyevere impact on the everyday life of the population; whereas, furthermore, it is often the most vulnerable people, such as women and children, who pay the price for this policy which the European Union is conducting towards Russia; whereas the sanctions are also having adverse repercussions, both for citizens of the Russian Federation and for those of the Member States of the European Union, although the Minsk accords should have led to a stage-by- stage lifting of the sanctions;

Amendment 79 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas ~~these re~~, in combination with the collapse in the price of oil and Russia's striuct~~ive targeted measures are not directed against~~ural economic problems, the targeted sanctions have seriously damaged not only the interests of the Russian people, but a~~im at stimulating a change in Russian policy towards, and actions in, the common neighbourhood; whereas the sanctions could be lifted, partially or fully, as soon as Russia commits itself~~lso the economic interests of the EU itself, triggered ‘reciprocal’ Russian measures and broadened the scope of the conflict and at the same time reduced the scope for compromise and dialogue; whereas continuing with his approach based on escalation may lead to open war between the two ~~implementing, fully and honestly, the provisions of~~sides; whereas there can be no military solution in the Donbass, and whereas the Minsk aAgreements ~~and the return of Crimea to Ukraine; whereas the sanctions wi~~constitute the starting point for a settlement of the conflict and a new approach to EU-Russia relations, so that it is essential that all bthe st~~rengthened should Russia chose to do otherwise and refrain from taking any positive step to change its policy;~~ ates involved should implement them unconditionally, fully and honestly; whereas the EU should urge all the parties to the conflict without distinction to do this;

Amendment 8 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas the EU has for decades striven to build a mutually beneficial strategic partnership with Russia ~~based on shared values and principles and on common inte~~and has achieved initial, if only modest, results; whereas the EU remains open to such a relationship and to dialogue leading to it, and wishes to return to a cooperative relation with Russia, but whereas today EU-Russia relations are primarily characterised by deep mistrust;

Amendment 80 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas these restrictive targeted measures are not directed against the Russian people but aim at stimulating a change in Russian policy towards, and actions in, the common neighbourhood; whereas the sanctions could be lifted, partially or fully, as soon as Russia commits itself to implementing, fully anhaving an adverse effect on the population as a whole; whereas the EU’s stance must be peaceful and conciliatory, based hon~~estly,~~ the provisions of the Minsk agreements and the return of Crimea to Ukraine; whereas the sanctions will be strengthened should Russia chose to do otherwise and refrain from taking any positive step to change its policyinciples of dialogue, and geared towards providing a framework to ensure that citizens’ fundamental rights are upheld;

Amendment 81 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas these ~~restrictive targeted~~ unnecessarily stringent measures are ~~not~~ directed not only against the Russian people but aim at stimulating a change in Russian policy towards, and actions in, the common neighbourhood; whereas the sanctions could be lifted, partially or fully, as soon as Russia commits itself to implementing, fu, and thus constitute unacceptable interference in Russian affairs, but above ally and honestly, the provisions of the Minsk agreements and the return of Crimea to Ukraine; whereas the sanctions will be strengthened should Russia chose to do otherwise and refrain from taking any positive step to change its policgainst the economic interests of the EU itself; whereas the sanctions must be lifted, partially or fully;

Amendment 82 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas these restrictive targeted measures are not directed against the Russian people but aim at stimulating a change in Russian policy towards, and actions in, the common neighbourhood; whereas ~~the~~a differentiation in sanctions cshould be ~~lifted, partially or fully, as soon as Russia commits itself to implementing, fully and honestly, the provisions of the Minsk agreements and the return of Crimea to~~envisaged between the sanctions imposed in response to the annexation of Crimea where no change is expected in the short term and sanctions related to the destabilisation in eastern Ukraine;, wh~~ereas the sanctions will be strengthened should Russia chose to do otherwise and refrain from taking any positive step to change its policy~~ich can be gradually scaled down and lifted if Russia demonstrates a significant and measurable progress in implementation of the Minsk agreement;

Amendment 83 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas these restrictive targeted measures ~~are not directed against the Russian people but~~ aim at stimulating a change in Russian policy towards, and actions in, the common neighbourhood; whereas the sanctions could be lifted, partially or fully, as soon as Russia ~~commits itself~~and Ukraine commit themselves to implementing, fully and honestly, the provisions of the Minsk agreements ~~and the return of Crimea to Ukraine; whereas the sanctions will be strengthened~~, bearing in mind the possibility of more severe sanctions, being decided by Council of Europe, should Russia chose to do otherwise and refrain from taking any positive step to change its policy;

Amendment 84 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas these restrictive targeted measures are not directed against the Russian people but aim at stimulating a change in Russian policy towards, and actions in, the ~~common~~shared neighbourhood; whereas the sanctions could be lifted, partially or fully, as soon as Russia ~~commits itself to implementing, fully and honest~~implements fully, the provisions of the Minsk agreements and commits to the return of Crimea to Ukraine; whereas the sanctions will be strengthened should Russia chose to ~~do otherwise and refrain from taking any positive step to change its policy;~~ continue to directly or indirectly destabilising Ukraine and harming its territorial integrity, contravening the UN Charter and the 1994 Budapest Memorandum;

Amendment 85 #

Johannes Cornelis van BAALEN, Fernando MAURA BARANDIARÁN, Alexander Graf LAMBSDORFF, Jozo RADOŠ, Javier NART, Ilhan KYUCHYUK, Paavo VÄYRYNEN, Ivo VAJGL, Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS, Marielle DE SARNEZ, Marietje SCHAAKE, Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI, Hilde VAUTMANS

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

Amendment 86 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas these restrictive targeted measures are not directed against the Russian people but aim at stimulating a change in Russian policy towards, and actions in, the common neighbourhood; whereas the sanctions could be lifted, partially or fully, as soon as Russia commits itself to implementing~~, fully and honestly,~~ the provisions of the Minsk agreements and the return of Crimea to Ukraine; ~~whereas the sanctions will be strengthened should Russia chose to do otherwise and refrain from taking any positive step to change its policy~~underlines that the EU sanctions can be entirely or partially lifted, maintained or extended, depending on developments;

Amendment 87 #

Michael GAHLER

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

Amendment 88 #

Luděk NIEDERMAYER, Jaromír ŠTĚTINA

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

Amendment 89 #

Timothy Charles Ayrton TANNOCK, Ryszard CZARNECKI, Mark DEMESMAEKER

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

Amendment 9 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital A

A. whereas the EU has for decades striven to build a mutually beneficial strategic partnership with Russia based on ~~shar~~commonly agreed values and principles, such as democracy and rule of law, and on common interests; whereas the EU remains open to such a relationship and to dialogue leading to it, and wishes to return to a cooperative relation with Russia;

Amendment 90 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

Amendment 91 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas these restrictive targeted measures are not directed against the Russian people but aim at stimulating a change in ~~Russian policy~~the policies of the Russian government towards, and actions in, the common neighbourhood; whereas the sanctions ~~could~~will be lifted, partially or fully, as soon as Russia commits itself to implementing, fully and ~~hones~~promptly, the provisions of the Minsk agreements and the return of Crimea to Ukraine; whereas the sanctions will be strengthened should Russia chose to do otherwise and refrain from taking any positive step to change its policy;

Amendment 92 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

Amendment 93 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

Amendment 94 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

Amendment 95 #

Timothy Charles Ayrton TANNOCK, Mark DEMESMAEKER, Ryszard CZARNECKI

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

Amendment 96 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

F. whereas these restrictive targeted measures are not directed against the Russian people but against certain individuals and enterprises connected to the Russian leadership, who are taking direct advantage of the current stand-off with Ukraine, in the economic and defensive sectors, and aim at stimulating a change in Russian policy towards, and actions in, the common neighbourhood; whereas the sanctions could be lifted, partially or fully, as soon as Russia commits itself to implementing, fully and honestly, the provisions of the Minsk agreements and the return of Crimea to Ukraine; whereas the sanctions will be strengthened should Russia chose to do otherwise and refrain from taking any positive step to change its policy;

Amendment 97 #

Andrea BOCSKOR

Motion for a resolution
Recital F

Amendment 98 #

Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)

Fa. whereas the current strife and confrontation between the EU and Russia are not in the interest of both parties; whereas concrete efforts should be made in order to keep the channel of dialogue open avoiding the building of a new iron curtain in Europe; whereas the new division of the continent is jeopardising the security of both the EU and Russia;

Amendment 99 #

Gabrielius LANDSBERGIS, Johannes Cornelis van BAALEN, Liisa JAAKONSAARI, Tunne KELAM, Sandra KALNIETE, Gunnar HÖKMARK

Motion for a resolution
Recital G

G. whereas the EU ~~has firmly~~must maintain its supported for Russia’s accession to and participation in different international organisations and fora, such as the G8, the G20 and the WTO; whereas this strategy of including Russia in international decision-making bodies has not had the results expected but instead created tensions owing to Russia’s habit of breaching rules, e.g. its non-compliance with WTO standards and obligations (by introducing a number of discriminatory measures against individual EU Member States and other countries iin order to ensure that dialogue can be used as a tool to find a peaceful and lasting solution to the conflict; whereas NATO’s expansion to the east and the EU’s Eastern Partnership have been implemented without close consultation wit~~s neighbourhood), its failure to implement more than a thousand judgements of the European Court of Human Rights, etc.~~h Russia, and as a result have unnecessarily damaged relations between Russia and the EU;

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2015/04/01 AFET 232 amendments...

Amendment 232 #

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Is of the opinion that, in the long run, a constructive and predictable relationship between the EU and Russia is possible, for the benefit of both partners, especially in view of the existing political, trade and energy relations, people-to- people contacts and of the common challenges and interests on the world scene;

Amendment 233 #

Tunne KELAM

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)

3a. Condemns, as contrary to the international law and code of conduct, the official Russian doctrine under which Kremlin claims the right to intervene by force in the neighbouring sovereign states to ‘protect’ the safety of Russian compatriots living there; underlines that such a doctrine means usurping unilaterally the position of highest arbiter of international law and has resulted in justification of manifold acts of political, economic and military intervention;

Amendment 234 #