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 and Ukraine launch accession negotiations15 June 2026 – EU Member States agree to open the first negotiations cluster with Ukraine, in a historic milestone on the country’s path towards EU accession. EU accession negotiations are organised around six thematic clusters. The ‘fundamentals’ cluster covers the core values and principles on which the EU is built, from the rule of law to strong democratic institutions. This achievement is testament to the progress made by Ukraine in advancing reforms, even in the face of unprecedented challenges. Find out more about Ukraine's path towards EU accession Timeline 15 June 2026EU and Ukraine open first accession negotiations cluster8 June 2026The Commission disburses €2.8 billion to Ukraine in seventh regular payment under the Ukraine Facility15 May 2026The EU formally joins the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and ratifies the Convention establishing the International Claims Commission23 April 2026 The EU adopts a 20th package of sanctions against Russia and approves the €90 billion support loan for Ukraine 14 January 2026The Commission presents a €90 billion support package for Ukraine for 2026 and 2027 See more key events Latest 17 June 2026G7 Leaders' Joint Statements, 16-17 June 202615 June 2026Statement by President von der Leyen with President Costa at the G7 Summit12 June 2026Statement by President von der Leyen and President Costa on the agreement to open the first accession negotiation cluster with Ukraine and MoldovaMore news Events 24Jun2026Conferences and summitsScience for Ukraine’s recoveryThe JRC, in cooperation with Łukasiewicz Research Network, is organising its official side event in the framework of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (UCR).09May2026Public debatesForskellige "befrielses"erfaringer efter 2. Verdenskrig: Hvad kan vi lære af dem?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.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 This page was last updated on 15 June 2026
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 and Ukraine launch accession negotiations15 June 2026 – EU Member States agree to open the first negotiations cluster with Ukraine, in a historic milestone on the country’s path towards EU accession. EU accession negotiations are organised around six thematic clusters. The ‘fundamentals’ cluster covers the core values and principles on which the EU is built, from the rule of law to strong democratic institutions. This achievement is testament to the progress made by Ukraine in advancing reforms, even in the face of unprecedented challenges. Find out more about Ukraine's path towards EU accession
12 June 2026Statement by President von der Leyen and President Costa on the agreement to open the first accession negotiation cluster with Ukraine and Moldova
24Jun2026Conferences and summitsScience for Ukraine’s recoveryThe JRC, in cooperation with Łukasiewicz Research Network, is organising its official side event in the framework of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (UCR).
09May2026Public debatesForskellige "befrielses"erfaringer efter 2. Verdenskrig: Hvad kan vi lære af dem?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.
Communication8 March 2022European CommissionKey documents: EU solidarity with UkraineOfficial Commission documents on how the EU is supporting Ukraine
