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 to provide €90 billion loan to Ukraine19 December 2025 – The EU leaders decided to provide a €90 billion loan to Ukraine to ensure the necessary financial support for the country in 2026 and 2027. The loan will be based on EU borrowing on the capital markets backed by the EU budget headroom. Read more Timeline 3 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 Russia25 August 2025The EU marks Ukrainian Independence Day with an additional €4 billion in support18 July 2025The EU adopts an 18th sanctions package against Russia See more key events Latest 19 December 2025Statement by President von der Leyen at the European Council press conference of December 202518 December 2025Doorstep by President von der Leyen ahead of the European Council meeting of 18 December 202515 December 2025Statement by President von der Leyen following the meeting on peace for Ukraine convened by German Chancellor MerzMore 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 to provide €90 billion loan to Ukraine19 December 2025 – The EU leaders decided to provide a €90 billion loan to Ukraine to ensure the necessary financial support for the country in 2026 and 2027. The loan will be based on EU borrowing on the capital markets backed by the EU budget headroom. Read more
19 December 2025Statement by President von der Leyen at the European Council press conference of December 2025
18 December 2025Doorstep by President von der Leyen ahead of the European Council meeting of 18 December 2025
15 December 2025Statement by President von der Leyen following the meeting on peace for Ukraine convened by German Chancellor Merz
Communication8 March 2022European CommissionKey documents: EU solidarity with UkraineOfficial Commission documents on how the EU is supporting Ukraine
