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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 actions
Learn about the EU’s political, humanitarian and financial support for Ukraine
Supporting Ukraine in its efforts towards further EU integration
How the EU is supporting the country’s recovery efforts
An overview of EU sanctions targeting sectors, entities and complicit actors
Ensuring Russia is punished for its war crimes and pays for the damage done
How the EU is supporting Member States to meet the needs of those fleeing Ukraine
In focus
30 June 2026 - The Commission has begun disbursing €3.9 billion to support drone procurement for Ukraine under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan.
This is the first instalment of a tranche of around €6 billion for drones made in Ukraine. Drones are a key capability for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s war of aggression, and this funding will help ensure the rapid delivery of critical equipment.
Further disbursements under this tranche will follow, with future support also extending to ammunition, missiles and air defence systems.
Timeline
- 14 July 2026
EU and Ukraine open accession negotiations cluster on external relations
- 25 June 2026
The Commission disburses €3.2 billion in the first instalment of the €90 billion support loan for Ukraine
- 15 June 2026
EU and Ukraine open first accession negotiations cluster on fundamentals
- 8 June 2026
The Commission disburses €2.8 billion to Ukraine in seventh regular payment under the Ukraine Facility
- 15 May 2026
The EU formally joins the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and ratifies the Convention establishing the International Claims Commission
Events
The JRC, in cooperation with Łukasiewicz Research Network, is organising its official side event in the framework of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (UCR).
I anledning af Europadagen den 9. maj afholder vi i samarbejde med Ukraine House et arrangement, der undersøger befrielse som en ulige og ofte omstridt oplevelse.
Documents
Factsheets on EU solidarity with Ukraine
Publications with information on EU actions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Key documents: EU solidarity with Ukraine
Official Commission documents on how the EU is supporting Ukraine
This page was last updated on 14 July 2026