The respect of Ukraine’s sovereignty implies the respect for its right to freely choose its alliances. Ukraine has a right to freedom and democracy, and we must act swiftly to protect these rights.

We therefore call for:

• Additional sanctions to be stepped up and implemented quickly by the EU and all its member states
• The exclusion of Russian banks from the SWIFT international banking network
• Stopping the import of gas, oil and minerals from Russia as soon as possible
• All former EU and member state governmental representatives to withdraw from functions in Russian companies
• The seizure of all assets of Russian officials responsible for backing this invasion and the freezing of Putin’s assets
• Extended support for Ukrainian refugees, including the provision of shelters, medical aid and information, as well as the creation of humanitarian corridors
• Continued diplomatic efforts in the pursuit of a peaceful outcome
• Speeding up the energy transition to replace Europe’s imported gas and oil dependency to enhance our energy independence and security
• A solidarity instrument including enhanced financial support (not limited to loans and credit guarantees) for Ukraine
  
• Financial assistance for member states to help deal with the economic consequences of iimposed sanctions
• Enhancing the EU’s cyber-security capabilities and a more robust EU strategy on tackling large-scale disinformation campaigns