Summary
This resolution condemns Russia's deceptive recruitment and human trafficking of foreign nationals, particularly from Africa, to fight in the war against Ukraine. It calls for immediate action to protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable. 10 12.03.2026
Resolution
human rights
public safety
social policy
european union
international relations
Key points
In force from 12/03/2026
- Strong condemnation of Russia's campaign to recruit foreign nationals through human trafficking.
- Use of deceptive tactics, such as false job or education offers, via social media and rogue agencies.
- Forced conscription involving the seizure of identity documents and signing contracts without legal assistance.
- Reports of African recruits facing extreme racial abuse and being assigned to the most dangerous frontline duties.
Vote
PPE (184)
S&D (135)
PfE (84)
ECR (81)
Renew (76)
Verts/ALE (53)
The Left (46)
NI (31)
ESN (28)
Total
479 In favor17 Against43 Abstained179 Absent
Vote
PPE
S&D
PfE
ECR
Renew
Verts/ALE
The Left
NI
ESN
Total
Speeches
20 Speeches in total
Pro
Contra
Sophie WILMÈS
Renew
Thijs REUTEN
S&D
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on human trafficking and grave human rights violations linked to the recruitment of non-Russian nationals, in particular from Africa, for Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Human trafficking and grave human rights violations linked to the recruitment of non-Russian nationals, in particular from Africa, for Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Human trafficking and grave human rights violations linked to the recruitment of non-Russian nationals, in particular Africans, for Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION human trafficking and grave human rights violations linked to the recruitment of non-Russian nationals, in particular Africans, for Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION human trafficking and grave human rights violations linked to the recruitment of non-Russian nationals, in particular Africans, for Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION Human trafficking and grave human rights violations linked to the recruitment of non-Russian nationals, in particular Africans, for Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION human trafficking and grave human rights violations linked to the recruitment of non-Russian nationals, in particular Africans, for Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine
Human trafficking and grave human rights violations linked to the recruitment of non-Russian nationals, in particular from Africa, for Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine
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