Dutch MEPs vote to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Motion passed by large majority in European Parliament

MEPs from all major Dutch parties, including the ruling VVD, D66, CDA, GroenLinks, and PvdA, voted in favor of the motion.

The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The motion, which was passed by a large majority, calls on Russia to immediately withdraw its troops from Ukraine and respect its territorial integrity. The motion also calls on the EU to provide further support to Ukraine, including financial and military aid. It also calls for the EU to impose further sanctions on Russia. The vote comes as Russian forces continue to advance into Ukraine. The invasion has been met with widespread international condemnation, and a number of countries have already imposed sanctions on Russia. The EU has been at the forefront of the international response to the crisis. It has already imposed a number of sanctions on Russia, and it has also provided financial and military aid to Ukraine. The EU's response to the crisis has been welcomed by many, but there have also been some criticisms. Some have argued that the EU's response has not been strong enough, and that it should be doing more to support Ukraine and punish Russia. Others have argued that the EU's response has been too slow, and that it should have taken action sooner to deter Russia from invading Ukraine. Despite these criticisms, the EU's response to the crisis has been significant. It has shown that the EU is willing to stand up to Russia and defend its values. It has also shown that the EU is capable of taking decisive action in the face of a major crisis. The EU's response to the crisis is still evolving, and it is likely that further measures will be taken in the coming days and weeks. It is important that the EU continues to stand up to Russia and defend its values. It is also important that the EU continues to provide support to Ukraine and punish Russia for its aggression.