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 steps up support for Ukraine with payment of almost €6 billion13 November 2025 – The European Commission disburses two payments to Ukraine amounting to €5.9 billion, reaffirming the EU's role as Ukraine's largest and most reliable donor. A payment of €4.1 billion marks the completion of the European Commission's exceptional macro-financial assistance programme for Ukraine, totalling €18.1 billion in loans delivered this year. In addition, a payment of over €1.8 billion is made under the Ukraine Facility to support Ukraine's macro-financial stability, strengthen its public administration, and advance key reforms.Read more Timeline 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 Russia10 July 2025The EU announces new €2.3 billion investments package at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 See more key events Latest 26 November 2025Speech by President von der Leyen at the EP plenary debate on the EU position on the proposed plan and EU engagement towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine25 November 2025President von der Leyen addresses global challenges during G20 Summit and leads pledging conference with €15.5 billion for renewables in Africa25 November 2025Statement by President von der Leyen following the Call of the Coalition of the WillingMore 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
EU steps up support for Ukraine with payment of almost €6 billion13 November 2025 – The European Commission disburses two payments to Ukraine amounting to €5.9 billion, reaffirming the EU's role as Ukraine's largest and most reliable donor. A payment of €4.1 billion marks the completion of the European Commission's exceptional macro-financial assistance programme for Ukraine, totalling €18.1 billion in loans delivered this year. In addition, a payment of over €1.8 billion is made under the Ukraine Facility to support Ukraine's macro-financial stability, strengthen its public administration, and advance key reforms.Read more
26 November 2025Speech by President von der Leyen at the EP plenary debate on the EU position on the proposed plan and EU engagement towards a just and lasting peace for Ukraine
25 November 2025President von der Leyen addresses global challenges during G20 Summit and leads pledging conference with €15.5 billion for renewables in Africa
25 November 2025Statement by President von der Leyen following the Call of the Coalition of the Willing
Communication8 March 2022European CommissionKey documents: EU solidarity with UkraineOfficial Commission documents on how the EU is supporting Ukraine
