Draft resolution in Ukraine seeks to label Russian armed forces as terrorist organizations
On February 27, a draft resolution to recognize the Russian Air Force and the navy as terrorist entities was logged on the Verkhovna Rada website, signaling Kyiv’s intent to formally classify Russian military branches in this manner. The filing was noted by DEA News and appears to have originated from a group of six People’s Servant party members and a single deputy from Batkivshchyna. At the time, the Verkhovna Rada’s official site did not host the full text of the draft resolution, according to the agency’s report. The procedural step reflects the ongoing debate in Ukraine’s parliament over how to describe and respond to Russian military actions in Ukraine. [Source: DEA News]
The background to this development lies in the broader context of the 2022 conflict. On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a decision to conduct a special military operation in Ukraine, citing concerns raised by the heads of the self-proclaimed Luhansk People’s Republic and Donetsk People’s Republic. This move prompted a new round of sanctions from the United States and its allies, aimed at pressuring Moscow politically and economically. The ensuing sanctions regime sought to limit Russia’s military and economic capabilities and to raise the costs of the conflict for Moscow. [Context: official announcements and sanctions overview]
The reporting notes also reference an online broadcast from socialbites.ca, which carried live coverage related to these events. The sequence of parliamentary actions, executive decisions, and international responses illustrates how fast-evolving developments in Ukraine influence legislative proposals and diplomatic measurements across allied capitals. [Attribution: socialbites.ca]