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 support loan for Ukraine and new sanctions against Russia23 April 2026 – The Presidents of the European Council, European Commission and Ukraine welcome the adoption of a €90 billion support loan for Ukraine and a 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Through the support loan, the EU is ensuring that Ukraine can meet its urgent budgetary and defence needs, enabling the country to remain resilient in the face of ongoing Russian attacks.The new sanctions aim to reduce Russia's energy revenues, constrain its banking system, and curb its shadow fleet. These measures reinforce the EU’s commitment to a free and sovereign Ukraine and put further pressure on Russia to cease its aggression and engage in meaningful effort towards peace.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 23 April 2026Questions and Answers on the 20th package of sanctions against Russia23 April 2026Statement by President von der Leyen with President Costa and President Zelenskyy23 April 2026EU adopts 20th package of sanctions against RussiaMore news Events 15Apr2026Conferences and summitsDisinformation as threat to democracy and peace in EuropeDisinformation is a key element of hybrid warfare that authoritarian regimes, extremist political...23Mar2026Conferences and summitsAdvocacy Event on Deportation of Ukrainian ChildrenThis event marks the official launch of the Advocacy Coalition – Defending Our Future Now...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
EU adopts support loan for Ukraine and new sanctions against Russia23 April 2026 – The Presidents of the European Council, European Commission and Ukraine welcome the adoption of a €90 billion support loan for Ukraine and a 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Through the support loan, the EU is ensuring that Ukraine can meet its urgent budgetary and defence needs, enabling the country to remain resilient in the face of ongoing Russian attacks.The new sanctions aim to reduce Russia's energy revenues, constrain its banking system, and curb its shadow fleet. These measures reinforce the EU’s commitment to a free and sovereign Ukraine and put further pressure on Russia to cease its aggression and engage in meaningful effort towards peace.Read more
15Apr2026Conferences and summitsDisinformation as threat to democracy and peace in EuropeDisinformation is a key element of hybrid warfare that authoritarian regimes, extremist political...
23Mar2026Conferences and summitsAdvocacy Event on Deportation of Ukrainian ChildrenThis event marks the official launch of the Advocacy Coalition – Defending Our Future Now...
Communication8 March 2022European CommissionKey documents: EU solidarity with UkraineOfficial Commission documents on how the EU is supporting Ukraine
