Explainers

The EU and its member states stand united in their unwavering support for Ukraine. Accession negotiations with Ukraine were formally opened in June 2024. The EU and Ukraine also cooperate within the Eastern Partnership.

The benefits of the EU-Ukraine partnership go both ways. Find out why supporting Ukraine today means building a stronger, more resilient and more secure Europe for tomorrow. 

The EU has adopted sanctions targeting individuals and entities responsible for human rights abuses and violations in Russia.

The EU has adopted sanctions targeting individuals and entities responsible for hybrid threats and campaigns against the EU and its member states.

The integrated political crisis response (IPCR) arrangements support rapid and coordinated decision-making at EU political level for major and complex crises.

The EU and the US have the world's most extensive bilateral trade and investment relationship and work together to tackle global security challenges.

The EU has provided emergency assistance to Ukraine and its people since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. The EU and its 27 member states together are the biggest donor of humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

The EU has taken a number of measures to support the prosecution of Russia’s international crimes committed in and against Ukraine and to ensure that Ukraine and its people receive war reparations.

In the face of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU has taken a number of initiatives to support Ukraine’s energy security, as well as the country’s transport and connectivity sectors.

Find out more about the gas storage capacity of EU member states and the filling levels of underground gas reserves in the EU.