In a resolution adopted on Thursday, members of the European Parliament (MEPs) called on NATO allies "to honour their commitment to Ukraine and pave the way for Kyiv to be invited to join the defence alliance."
The resolution, which passed with 425 votes in favour, 38 against and 42 abstentions, said the accession process should "start after the war is over and be finalised as soon as possible.”
European lawmakers added that "until full membership is achieved, the EU and its member states, together with NATO allies and like-minded partners, must work closely with Ukraine to develop a temporary framework for security guarantees."
The resolution emphasised that Ukraine’s integration in both NATO and the EU would enhance regional and global security and strengthen the bonds between Ukraine and the Euro-Atlantic community, according to the European Parliament's website.
'Russia’s destruction of Kakhovka dam constitutes a war crime'
In their resolution, MEPs condemned "in the strongest possible terms Russia’s destruction of the Kakhovka dam" on June 6, which they said "constitutes a war crime and has caused extensive flooding and created an environmental disaster as well as ecocide in Ukraine."
"All those responsible for war crimes, including the destruction of the dam, will be held accountable in line with international law," EU lawmakers said, according to the europarl.europa.eu website.
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, launching the largest military campaign in Europe since World War II.
Friday is day 478 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
