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 In focus EU adopts 19th package of sanctions against Russia23 October 2025 – The new sanctions increase the pressure on the Russian war economy, targeting key sectors including energy, finance and the military industry base.Measures include a total ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) and a further clampdown on the shadow fleet, bringing the total number of listed vessels to 557. Read more Timeline 29 October 2025The updated EU-Ukraine trade agreement enters into force25 August 2025EU marks Ukrainian Independence Day with additional €4 billion in support18 July 2025The EU adopts an 18th sanctions package against Russia10 July 2025The EU announces new €2.3 billion investments package at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 202530 June 2025The EU and Ukraine reach an agreement in principle on a modernised trade relationship. See more key events Latest 28 October 2025Speech by President von der Leyen at the 77th session of the Nordic Council24 October 2025EU Leaders move forward on Ukraine, defence and competitiveness during European Council summit22 October 2025Joint Statement EU–Egypt SummitMore news Events 13-14Nov2025Conferences and summits2nd EU-Ukraine Investment conference 04Nov2025Public debatesJak výsledek války na Ukrajině ovlivní Evropu?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 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
EU adopts 19th package of sanctions against Russia23 October 2025 – The new sanctions increase the pressure on the Russian war economy, targeting key sectors including energy, finance and the military industry base.Measures include a total ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) and a further clampdown on the shadow fleet, bringing the total number of listed vessels to 557. Read more
24 October 2025EU Leaders move forward on Ukraine, defence and competitiveness during European Council summit
Communication8 March 2022European CommissionKey documents: EU solidarity with UkraineOfficial Commission documents on how the EU is supporting Ukraine