(ANSA) - BRUSSELS, 13 DEC - European Parliament calls on the EU and its Member states to introduce targeted sanctions against Russia if the Ukrainian servicemen captured in the Sea of Azov are not released and if there is any further military escalation. During the plenary session in Strasbourg, the European lawmakers adopted a resolution by 433 votes to 105, with 30 abstentions, evaluating the latest developments related to the EU-Ukraine association agreement, which entered into force in 2017. MEPs also condemn the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline which bypasses Ukraine, "as it is a political project that poses a threat to European energy security". They, therefore, call for it to be canceled. MEPs acknowledged Ukraine's positive reform track in key sectors such as energy, health, education, and economy. However, they point out that "these reforms have unfortunately been accompanied by drastic price increases and a deterioration in access to social welfare systems". The resolution further underlines that Ukraine should prioritise the fight against corruption, and continue with decentralisation reforms, as well as the judicial system reform. (ANSA).