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 sends emergency generators as Russian strikes leave 1 million Ukrainians without power23 January 2026 – The 447 emergency generators, worth €3.7 million and mobilised from EU strategic reserves, will be used to restore power to hospitals, shelters and critical services in Ukraine. This follows relentless Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, which have left over 1 million Ukrainians without electricity, water and heating in freezing temperatures of -20°C.The EU will not let Russia freeze Ukraine into submission and will continue helping Ukrainians get through the winter. 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 January 2026EU Leaders meet to discuss recent developments in transatlantic relations20 January 2026Special Address by President von der Leyen at the World Economic Forum14 January 2026Speech by President von der Leyen at the New Year's Reception of the Presidents of the Commission and the European CouncilMore news Events 23Feb2026Public debatesRepensar la guerra en el segle XXI: el cas d’Ucraïna13-14Nov2025Conferences and summits2nd EU-Ukraine Investment conference 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 sends emergency generators as Russian strikes leave 1 million Ukrainians without power23 January 2026 – The 447 emergency generators, worth €3.7 million and mobilised from EU strategic reserves, will be used to restore power to hospitals, shelters and critical services in Ukraine. This follows relentless Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, which have left over 1 million Ukrainians without electricity, water and heating in freezing temperatures of -20°C.The EU will not let Russia freeze Ukraine into submission and will continue helping Ukrainians get through the winter. Read more
14 January 2026Speech by President von der Leyen at the New Year's Reception of the Presidents of the Commission and the European Council
Communication8 March 2022European CommissionKey documents: EU solidarity with UkraineOfficial Commission documents on how the EU is supporting Ukraine
