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 Commission presents package of solutions to cover Ukraine’s financing needs 3 December 2025 – To support Ukraine during 2026 and 2027, the Commission proposes two solutions: EU borrowing, which would rely on the EU budget, or a reparations loan, which would allow the Commission to borrow cash balances from EU financial institutions holding immobilised Russian Central Bank assets. The proposals would put in place a number of safeguards to protect Member States from possible retaliation measures. 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 3 December 2025Statement by President von der Leyen at the Press conference with Commissioner Dombrovskis on addressing Ukraine's financing needs for 2026-20273 December 2025Commission unveils two solutions to support Ukraine's financing needs in 2026-20273 December 2025Statement by President von der Leyen with Commissioner Jørgensen and Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, on the provisional agreement on the phasing out of Russian fossil fuels under REPowerEUMore 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
Commission presents package of solutions to cover Ukraine’s financing needs 3 December 2025 – To support Ukraine during 2026 and 2027, the Commission proposes two solutions: EU borrowing, which would rely on the EU budget, or a reparations loan, which would allow the Commission to borrow cash balances from EU financial institutions holding immobilised Russian Central Bank assets. The proposals would put in place a number of safeguards to protect Member States from possible retaliation measures. Read more
3 December 2025Statement by President von der Leyen at the Press conference with Commissioner Dombrovskis on addressing Ukraine's financing needs for 2026-2027
3 December 2025Statement by President von der Leyen with Commissioner Jørgensen and Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, on the provisional agreement on the phasing out of Russian fossil fuels under REPowerEU
Communication8 March 2022European CommissionKey documents: EU solidarity with UkraineOfficial Commission documents on how the EU is supporting Ukraine
