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 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
7 October 2026 - The funding covers drones, drone interceptors, drone ammunition and missiles manufactured by Ukrainian entities. It will help Ukraine strengthen its defence industry and defend its people and infrastructure.
With this disbursement, the Commission will have paid €16.9 billion to Ukraine this year under the Ukraine Support Loan, covering both defence and budget support
Timeline
- 2 October 2026
Commission disburses €2.9 billion under the Ukraine Facility
- 18 September 2026
EU disburses €3.3 billion in defence funding to Ukraine
- 24 August 2026
EU approves €6.1 billion for Ukraine’s defence
- 5 August 2026
EU receives €1.4 billion in revenue from immobilised Russian assets to be used for supporting Ukraine
- 7 October 2026
Commission disburses €1.24 billion to Ukraine for drones and missiles
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 7 October 2026