The Leaders of the G7 met today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reaffirm the unwavering support for Ukraine and salute once more the bravery and resilience of the Ukrainian people who have been fighting tirelessly for Ukraine’s freedom and democratic future.

Joint statement by the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Parliament on the two year tragic anniversary since Russia’s full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine.

Ahead of the second year mark of the beginning of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, the Council adopted a 13th package of economic and individual restrictive measures intended to weaken Russia’s ability to wage its war.

The Council has adopted its negotiating mandate to renew the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian and Moldovan exports to the EU.

The EU issued a statement in which it expressed its outrage by the death of the Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny and its deepest condolences to his wife Yulia Navalnaya, their children, family, friends and all those who worked with him for the benefit of their country.

The Council approved conclusions on Belarus focusing on support for civil society actors while condemning the current regime for its repression of democracy, disrespect of human rights, and complicity in Russia's war against Ukraine.

The Council adopted a decision and a regulation requiring central securities depositories holding assets and reserves of the Central Bank of Russia in excess of €1 million to keep the revenues and net profits obtained in connection with holding of such assets separate.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/2874 of 18 December 2023 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/2871 of 18 December 2023 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

European Council President Charles Michel debriefed the European Parliament plenary gathered in Strasbourg on the latest European Council meetings, in particular the special meeting on 1 February.

The Council and Parliament reached a provisional agreement on setting up a new single dedicated instrument to support Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction and modernisation, while supporting its efforts to carry out reforms as part of its accession path to the EU.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/195 of 21 December 2023 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

At the press conference concluding the Special European Council, President Charles Michel highlighted that EU leaders agreed to reinforce the EU’s long-term budget with additional funding, including €50 billion in financial support to Ukraine. They also discussed military support to Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.

On 1 February, the European Council adopted conclusions on the multiannual financial framework, Ukraine and the Middle East.

On 1 February, the European Council adopted conclusions on the multiannual financial framework and Ukraine.

As a follow-up to the December meeting, European Council President Charles Michel called the EU leaders to a special European Council meeting on 1 February. EU leaders will discuss the mid-term revision of the EU’s long-term budget for 2021-2027, including support to Ukraine.

The Council renewed its restrictive measures in view of the Russian Federation's continuing actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine for a further 6 months, until 31 July 2024.

The EU issued a statement on the latest developments in case of Alexei Navalny and other political prisoners in Russia.

The Council approved a partial negotiating mandate on a proposal to set up the Ukraine Facility, a new dedicated financing instrument to support Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction and modernisation, while supporting its efforts to carry out reforms as part of its accession path to the EU.

The Council approved additional restrictive measures against one person and one entity responsible for actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.