Commenting on today’s debate in the European Parliament on the escalation in Syria, Rebecca Harms said:

"The images and reports from Aleppo must open our eyes to the urgency of the situation. Following the Russian attacks on hospitals and medical infrastructure, the European Union must make it clear to Russian President Vladimir Putin that the escalation of the conflict makes the return of normal relations between the EU and Russia impossible. The logic of Russian demands towards the United States and the European Union must be resisted, as this would only reward the aggressor Russia.

"The European Union must be prepared to use its economic weight and continue and extend sanctions against Russia. The North Stream pipeline should also be shelved. The diplomacy of the European Union can only be successful if we are willing to accept that this will come at a cost and are willing to change our energy strategy."

Update: The resolution on Syria got adopted in the Plenary on 6th of October. Find the resolution here.