The European Parliament is scheduled to debate further sanctions against Russia and vote on a resolution concerning Ukrainian children deported to Russia or living in Russian-occupied territory during its plenary session on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. The sanctions debate will involve European Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque and Marian Harkin, representing the Irish Council presidency. Parliament said the measures are intended to restrict sources of revenue financing Russia’s war. MEPs are expected to vote on a resolution citing at least 20,651 cases of Ukrainian children allegedly deported and approximately 1.6 million children living under Russian occupation. The draft text calls for those responsible to be held accountable and says the children’s return must not be conditioned on territorial concessions, prisoner exchanges or other political agreements. The agenda also includes a vote on allowing MEPs to delegate plenary votes during the three months before an expected birth and six months afterward. Other scheduled votes include the 2028-2034 EU civil protection mechanism, cancer strategy, financial-market trust, defense innovation, support for small businesses and startups, and EU relations with Greenland and other overseas territories. Post navigation Zelenskyy Advances Ukraine Ties in Europe Parliament Backs Maternity Proxy Votes