In an extraordinary plenary session, Parliament debates and votes on the European contributions to a just peace and sustained security for Ukraine, on the day that marks four years since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion

Extraordinary plenary session: Four years of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine

On Tuesday morning, MEPs and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas debate security guarantees and a just peace for Ukraine, as well as the country’s path towards EU membership.

During the debate on EU action to ensure security guarantees for Ukraine, speakers are also expected to take stock of the outcome of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska during the summer, and the continued Russian bombardment of Ukrainian cities following the summit. 

MEPs will also discuss a report prepared by Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, which encourages the Ukrainian government to keep up the momentum on implementing reforms along the path towards EU membership. The draft resolution, to be voted on XXXXXXTuesday, also commends Ukraine for its extraordinary efforts in strengthening its democratic institutions at an extremely difficult time, with Russia’s war of aggression raging on.

Plenary debate on security guarantees and a just peace for Ukraine

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EP Extraordinary Plenary Session - Four years of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and European contributions to a just peace and sustained security for Ukraine - Voting session

EP Extraordinary Plenary Session - Four years of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and European contributions to a just peace and sustained security for Ukraine

EP Plenary session - EU action to ensure security guarantees and just peace for Ukraine

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Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE), Rapporteur, closes the debate on 2025 Commission report on Ukraine. In the draft report on Ukraine, MEPs commend the country’s extraordinary efforts to strengthen democratic institutions during wartime. They welcome Ukraine’s progress on judicial reform and the fight against corruption while calling for continued reform in these critical areas, crucial to prepare the country for EU membership.

2025 Commission report on Ukraine: closing statement by Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE), Rapporteur

MEPs debate on 2025 Commission report on Ukraine. In the draft report on Ukraine, MEPs commend the country’s extraordinary efforts to strengthen democratic institutions during wartime. They welcome Ukraine’s progress on judicial reform and the fight against corruption while calling for continued reform in these critical areas, crucial to prepare the country for EU membership.

2025 Commission report on Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 2)

2025 Commission report on Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 1)

Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE), Rapporteur and Marta KOS, European Commissioner for Enlargement, open the debate on 2025 Commission report on Ukraine. In the draft report on Ukraine, MEPs commend the country’s extraordinary efforts to strengthen democratic institutions during wartime. They welcome Ukraine’s progress on judicial reform and the fight against corruption while calling for continued reform in these critical areas, crucial to prepare the country for EU membership.This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

2025 Commission report on Ukraine: opening statements by Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE), Rapporteur and Marta KOS, European Commissioner for Enlargement

Closing statements by Marta KOS, European Commissioner for Enlargement, Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE), Rapporteur, and by Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission guarantees and a just peace for Ukraine, as well as the country’s path towards EU membership. During the debate on EU action to ensure security guarantees for Ukraine, speakers take stock of the outcome of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska during the summer, and the continued Russian bombardment of Ukrainian cities following the summit. MEPs also discuss a report prepared by Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, which encourages the Ukrainian government to keep up the momentum on implementing reforms along the path towards EU membership.

EU action to ensure security guarantees and just peace for Ukraine: Closing statements by Marta KOS, European Commissioner for Enlargement, Michael GAHLER (EPP, DE), Rapporteur, and by Kaja KALLAS, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs

MEPs debate on security guarantees and a just peace for Ukraine, as well as the country’s path towards EU membership. During the debate on EU action to ensure security guarantees for Ukraine, speakers take stock of the outcome of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska during the summer, and the continued Russian bombardment of Ukrainian cities following the summit. MEPs also discuss a report prepared by Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, which encourages the Ukrainian government to keep up the momentum on implementing reforms along the path towards EU membership. The draft resolution, also commends Ukraine for its extraordinary efforts in strengthening its democratic institutions at an extremely difficult time, with Russia’s war of aggression raging on. Second part of MEPs debate.

Joint debate - EU action to ensure security guarantees and just peace for Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 2)

MEPs debate on security guarantees and a just peace for Ukraine, as well as the country’s path towards EU membership. During the debate on EU action to ensure security guarantees for Ukraine, speakers take stock of the outcome of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska during the summer, and the continued Russian bombardment of Ukrainian cities following the summit. MEPs also discuss a report prepared by Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, which encourages the Ukrainian government to keep up the momentum on implementing reforms along the path towards EU membership. The draft resolution, also commends Ukraine for its extraordinary efforts in strengthening its democratic institutions at an extremely difficult time, with Russia’s war of aggression raging on. First part of MEPs debate.

Joint debate - EU action to ensure security guarantees and just peace for Ukraine: MEPs debate (part 1)

This news item shows MEPs’ debate on security guarantees and a just peace for Ukraine, as well as the country’s path towards EU membership. Speakers highlight the need to reinforce military, financial, and political support, stressing that Ukraine defends both its sovereignty and its European path. The debate also addresses progress on reforms, from judicial independence to anti-corruption measures, while acknowledging remaining challenges. MEPs underline that advancing EU accession is the strongest guarantee of long-term security and call for stronger sanctions, enforcement, and credible European security commitments.

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