STAND WITH UKRAINE
The European Union stands united in its unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression, and has imposed hard-hitting sanctions against Russia and those complicit in the war. The EU continues to offer strong political, financial, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support to Ukraine and its people, as well as massive and ongoing support for recovery and reconstruction. Visit the official EU solidarity with Ukraine webpage here.
EU RESPONSE
Ukraine Investment Framework
The Ukraine Investment Framework is the investment arm of the EU’s €50 billion Ukraine Facility. Equipped with €9.3 billion in guarantees and grants, it aims to mobilise up to €40 billion in public and private investment for Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction in cooperation with EU Member States, the Government of Ukraine and International Financial Institutions.
EU sanctions against Russia
In response to Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine, the EU has put in place unprecedented sanctions designed to: reduce the Kremlin’s ability to finance the war; impose clear economic and political costs on Russia’s political elite; diminish Russia’s economic base.
Ukraine’s EU path
On 28 February 2022, Ukraine applied for EU membership. On 17 June 2022, the European Commission issued its opinion on the application. Based on the Commission’s recommendations, the European Council recognised Ukraine’s European perspective and granted the country candidate status on 23 June 2022. On 8 November 2023, as part of its Enlargement Package, the Commission published its report on Ukraine, recommending to open accession negotiations. On 25 June 2024, the European Union formally opened accession negotiations with Ukraine at an intergovernmental conference in Luxembourg.
OPPORTUNITIES
LATEST NEWS
4 years after the tragic Bucha massacre, the EU has sanctioned 9 more individuals who played a major role in this atrocity.
The EU has also adopted new sanctions in response to Russia's foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI).
More info: https://link.europa.eu/vFyX8F
Moscow stands to gain from higher energy prices and the diversion of air-defences to the Middle East.
EU Foreign Ministers were clear that Ukraine remains Europe’s top security priority.
Attention for Ukraine will not be allowed to fizzle out.
Extract from my press conference
Support from our Member States for Ukraine’s EU reforms is critical.
Today, Lithuania joined Sweden and Norway with additional financial support for the Ukraine Facility with a pledge of €10 million.
These funds will help Ukraine deliver on reforms to advance on its EU path
With war raging in the Middle East, Russia hopes to find fatigue and division.
At today’s Foreign Affairs Council, I stressed that we must prove the opposite.
We are moving ahead with @Denys_Shmyhal and G7 partners in upgrading Ukraine's energy system to withstand Russia's
