In a non-legislative resolution adopted today by 390 votes in favour, 135 against and 52 abstentions, the European Parliament condemned Russia’s use of North Korean troops against the Ukrainian army and its testing of new ballistic missiles in Ukraine. The recent events mark “a new phase in the war and a new risk for Europe’s security”, MEPs argue, calling on the EU and other Ukraine’s partners to respond accordingly. Insisting that “no negotiations about Ukraine can take place without Ukraine”, MEPs urge the EU to work towards achieving the broadest possible international support for Ukraine and “identifying a peaceful solution to the war”. Parliament calls for the EU’s commitment to establishing the necessary conditions for holding a second Peace Summit. Denouncing Iran, Belarus and North Korea for their military support of Russia, MEPs urge member states to strengthen sanctions against these countries. MEPs also call on Beijing to end military assistance to Russia. The resolution demands the EU Council to extend its sanctions against Russia. MEPs call on the EU and its member states to strengthen their military support for Ukraine, including through the provision of aircraft, long-range missiles, including Taurus missiles, modern air defence systems, including Patriots and SAMP/T and ammunition”, and “training programmes for Ukrainian forces”. MEPs welcome “US President Joe Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to use advanced rocket systems on military targets within Russian territory and call for the EU and its member states to adopt similar measures”.