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

Parliament adopted a resolution condemning Russia's campaign of human trafficking of foreign nationals, particularly Africans, into its armed forces for its war in Ukraine.§1: source passage in the text It demands Russia immediately end military activities in Ukraine, withdraw all forces from its internationally recognised territory, and compensate Ukraine for damage caused.§1: source passage in the text The text urges affected governments to warn citizens and investigate recruitment agencies, and calls on social media platforms to counter deceptive recruitment campaigns.§1: source passage in the text It also compels the EU and member states to engage bilaterally and with the African Union, and asks the Commission to consider EU-wide sanctions on involved agencies.§1: source passage in the text