Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
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
- Reference
- 2026/2641(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 12 March 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 12 Mar 2026 · Adopted
- Versions
- 8 versions
Where it stands
The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.
- Tabled for plenary (done)
- Plenary vote (done) Adopted 12 March 2026
- Parliament’s position (done) Final
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
People
Committees and members responsible for the dossier, as the procedure file names them. Groups as recorded there.
The procedure file names no committee or rapporteur for this dossier.
Decisions in plenary, 1
Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.
| Date | Decision | Kind | Effect | Final vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | 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 | Resolutions | Adopted | 479 for, 17 against, 43 abstained by roll call |
Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.
Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).
- 12 Mar 2026 Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 2
Rejected 114–363–46
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Abst.
- 12 Mar 2026 Amendment 2, adding text after recital A
Rejected 58–410–63
- The Left
- Divided
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Abst.
- ESN
- Divided
- 12 Mar 2026 Final vote — text as a whole
Adopted 479–17–43
- The Left
- Divided
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Divided
Versions, 8
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament12 Mar 2026
Adopted text TA10-0081/2026 TA-10-2026-0081
Tabled for plenary11 Mar 2026
Joint motion RC-B10-0157/2026 RC-10-2026-0157
Tabled for plenary9 Mar 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0166/2026 B-10-2026-0166
Tabled for plenary9 Mar 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0165/2026 B-10-2026-0165
Tabled for plenary9 Mar 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0170/2026 B-10-2026-0170
Tabled for plenary9 Mar 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0175/2026 B-10-2026-0175
Tabled for plenary9 Mar 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0167/2026 B-10-2026-0167
Tabled for plenary9 Mar 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0157/2026 B-10-2026-0157
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0081/2026: Parliament condemns Russia's deceptive recruitment of foreign nationals, especially Africans, for its war in Ukraine, calling it a grave human rights violation that may constitute war crimes.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0166/2026: This resolution condemns the deceptive recruitment of non-Russian nationals, especially Africans, for Russia's war in Ukraine, calling on states, social media platforms, and the EU to combat these practices and support victims.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0165/2026: Parliament condemns Russia's human trafficking campaign recruiting foreign nationals, especially Africans, for its war in Ukraine, and demands Russia withdraw from Ukraine and compensate for damages.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0170/2026: This resolution condemns Russia's recruitment and trafficking of foreign nationals, especially Africans, for its war in Ukraine, calling it grave human rights violations and forced labour.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0175/2026: This resolution condemns Russia's recruitment and trafficking of non-Russian nationals, especially from Africa, to fight in its war against Ukraine, and calls for action against such practices.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0167/2026: This resolution condemns Russia's war of aggression and its policy of human trafficking and grave human rights violations linked to the recruitment of non-Russian nationals, particularly Africans, for the war in Ukraine.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0157/2026: Parliament expresses grave concern over documented recruitment practices targeting nationals from Africa and other regions for Russia's war in Ukraine, condemning these as human trafficking and forced labour.
What changed, 1
Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Joint motion RC-B10-0157/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0081/2026
No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not.
Timeline, 3
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 3 steps · 11 Mar 2026–12 Mar 2026
12 March 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 12 Mar 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0157/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0165/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0166/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0167/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0170/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0175/2026Adopted text TA10-0081/2026
11 March 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 11 Mar 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0157/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0165/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0166/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0167/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0170/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0175/2026
11 March 2026
5 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Connections
Texts, decisions, people and other dossiers related to this one.
Texts voted on
- Text 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 B10-0165/2026 12 Mar 2026
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Sources & citation
Where the facts on this page come from, and how to cite it.
- Official source
- Data source
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Retrieved
- 25 September 2026
Cite as
European Parliament (2026). “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”. Dossier, 12 March 2026. procId 2026-2641, reference 2026/2641(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2641 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026%2F2641(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2026-2641 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2026-2641,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{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}},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-03-12},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2641}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2641},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2026-2641, reference 2026/2641(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026\%2F2641(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}