EU solidarity with Ukraine This information is also available in: Ukrainian | українська | Russian | русский On 24 February 2022, Russia launched a war of aggression against Ukraine, challenging Ukrainians’ aspirations for a better future, and for getting closer to the EU. This was an attack, not just against Ukraine, but against freedom, self-determination, and democracy.Ever since the beginning of the war, the EU has stood up for Ukraine with unwavering commitment. We have provided the country with unprecedented political, financial, military and humanitarian support and have welcomed millions of Ukrainians seeking refuge in the Member States.The EU will continue to offer assistance to Ukraine and impose hard-hitting sanctions against Russia and those complicit in the war. EU actionsEU assistance to UkraineLearn about the EU’s political, humanitarian and financial support for UkraineUkraine’s path towards EU accessionSupporting Ukraine in its efforts towards further EU integrationReconstruction of UkraineHow the EU is supporting the country’s recovery effortsEU sanctions against RussiaAn overview of EU sanctions targeting sectors, entities and complicit actorsHolding Russia accountableEnsuring Russia is punished for its war crimes and pays for the damage doneEU countries welcoming those fleeing UkraineHow the EU is supporting Member States to meet the needs of those fleeing Ukraine Slava Ukraini, long live EuropeDiscover the visual story EU support to Ukraine: practical informationPractical information for Ukrainians in the EUHow to help Ukrainians by donatingContacts and travel information in the EU Four years on: Europe stands with Ukraine On February 24 2022, Russia launched an unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine. Since then countless lives have been lost and the people of Ukraine have endured years of unnecessary hardship and suffering. But, as these testimonies from Ukrainian citizens show, Ukraine society has demonstrated immense resilience throughout and continues to stand strong against its aggressor. Since the outset of the war, the European Union has stood by the people of Ukraine every step of the way. It has provided unwavering political, financial, military and humanitarian support and has welcomed millions of Ukrainians seeking refuge in EU countries. To date, the EU has provided almost €195 billion to the country. This support is vital not only for Ukraine’s security but for the EU’s own security, too. Their freedom is our freedom.Read more Timeline 14 January 2026The Commission presents a €90 billion support package for Ukraine for 2026 and 202719 December 2025EU leaders agree to provide a €90 billion loan to Ukraine to address the country's financing needs for 2026 and 20273 December 2025The Commission disburses two payments to Ukraine amounting to €5.9 billion 29 October 2025The updated EU-Ukraine trade agreement enters into force23 October 2025The EU adopts a 19th package of sanctions against Russia See more key events Latest 17 March 2026Statement by the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Council on the Druzhba pipeline*26 February 2026Speech by President von der Leyen at the launch of the Communication on Eastern Border Regions24 February 2026Statement by President von der Leyen with President Costa and Ukrainian President ZelenskyyMore news Events 23Mar2026Conferences and summitsAdvocacy Event on Deportation of Ukrainian ChildrenThis event marks the official launch of the Advocacy Coalition – Defending Our Future Now...25Feb2026Public debatesZ Widokiem na UkrainęPrzedstawicielstwo Regionalne Komisji Europejskiej wraz z Biurem Parlamentu Europejskiego we Wrocławiu, w partnerstwie z Fundacją Ukraina zapraszają 25 lutego do Domu Europy we Wrocławiu na debatę "Z Widokiem na Ukrainę".See more events Documents Factsheet26 February 2022Factsheets on EU solidarity with Ukraine Communication8 March 2022European CommissionKey documents: EU solidarity with UkraineOfficial Commission documents on how the EU is supporting Ukraine Related linksEUR-Lex: EU measures in solidarity with UkraineAudiovisual material on EU solidarity with UkraineMacro financial assistance to UkraineEUvsDisinfo: Disinformation targeting Ukraine
EU assistance to UkraineLearn about the EU’s political, humanitarian and financial support for Ukraine
EU sanctions against RussiaAn overview of EU sanctions targeting sectors, entities and complicit actors
Holding Russia accountableEnsuring Russia is punished for its war crimes and pays for the damage done
EU countries welcoming those fleeing UkraineHow the EU is supporting Member States to meet the needs of those fleeing Ukraine
On February 24 2022, Russia launched an unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine. Since then countless lives have been lost and the people of Ukraine have endured years of unnecessary hardship and suffering. But, as these testimonies from Ukrainian citizens show, Ukraine society has demonstrated immense resilience throughout and continues to stand strong against its aggressor. Since the outset of the war, the European Union has stood by the people of Ukraine every step of the way. It has provided unwavering political, financial, military and humanitarian support and has welcomed millions of Ukrainians seeking refuge in EU countries. To date, the EU has provided almost €195 billion to the country. This support is vital not only for Ukraine’s security but for the EU’s own security, too. Their freedom is our freedom.Read more
17 March 2026Statement by the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Council on the Druzhba pipeline*
26 February 2026Speech by President von der Leyen at the launch of the Communication on Eastern Border Regions
24 February 2026Statement by President von der Leyen with President Costa and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
23Mar2026Conferences and summitsAdvocacy Event on Deportation of Ukrainian ChildrenThis event marks the official launch of the Advocacy Coalition – Defending Our Future Now...
25Feb2026Public debatesZ Widokiem na UkrainęPrzedstawicielstwo Regionalne Komisji Europejskiej wraz z Biurem Parlamentu Europejskiego we Wrocławiu, w partnerstwie z Fundacją Ukraina zapraszają 25 lutego do Domu Europy we Wrocławiu na debatę "Z Widokiem na Ukrainę".
Communication8 March 2022European CommissionKey documents: EU solidarity with UkraineOfficial Commission documents on how the EU is supporting Ukraine
