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 if you are coming from UkraineHow to help Ukrainians by donating and engagingContacts and travel information in the EU In focus Foundations laid for a special tribunal to try Russia for aggression against Ukraine4 February 2025 - Legal experts from the Commission, the EEAS, the Council of Europe, Ukraine, and 37 countries have laid the legal groundwork for a special tribunal to prosecute Russia for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Once operational, it will hold Russian political and military leaders accountable, marking a significant step toward achieving justice. The Commission has also requested the authorisation from the Council to open negotiations on setting up the International Claims Commission for Ukraine. Read more Timeline 10 January 2025Commission disburses first €3 billion to Ukraine of its part of the G7 loan, to be repaid with proceeds from immobilised Russian assets 18 December 2024Disbursement of second regular payment under the Ukraine Facility16 December 2024 The EU adopts a 15th sanctions package against Russia20 September 2024Commission proposes macro-financial assistance loan of up to €35 billion for Ukraine. This loan is the EU’s contribution to an overall financial assistance package of up to €45 billion between the EU and the G7, and will be financed by leveraging extraordinary profits from immobilised Russian assets19 September 2024The Commission announces €160 million of support for Ukraine's energy security See more key events Latest 20 February 2025EU Solidarity with Ukraine at a glance20 February 2025Factsheet - EU solidarity with Ukraine16 February 2025Munich Security Conference 2025: President von der Leyen calls for a “more pragmatic, more focused, more determined Europe”More news Events 10-11Apr2025Conferences and summitsEU-Ukraine Business Summit11Mar2025Public debatesEuropa beim Cafe KyivSee 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 Follow the latest progress and get involvedTelegramXFacebookInstagramLinkedInOther social networks
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
Foundations laid for a special tribunal to try Russia for aggression against Ukraine4 February 2025 - Legal experts from the Commission, the EEAS, the Council of Europe, Ukraine, and 37 countries have laid the legal groundwork for a special tribunal to prosecute Russia for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Once operational, it will hold Russian political and military leaders accountable, marking a significant step toward achieving justice. The Commission has also requested the authorisation from the Council to open negotiations on setting up the International Claims Commission for Ukraine. Read more
16 February 2025Munich Security Conference 2025: President von der Leyen calls for a “more pragmatic, more focused, more determined Europe”
Communication8 March 2022European CommissionKey documents: EU solidarity with UkraineOfficial Commission documents on how the EU is supporting Ukraine
