Timeline: how is the EU supporting Ukraine in 2026

Check out our timeline for a quick overview of how the EU and the European Parliament have continued to support Ukraine in 2026.

Published: 11-09-2026 Last updated: 11-09-2026 - 15:43 2 min read

Unfurling of a 30-metre Ukrainian flag. — Celebrating Ukraine Independence Day in August 2026 outside the European Parliament in Brussels.

President Zelenskyy is given a standing ovation following his speech via video link to the European Parliament. — President Metsola applauding during President Zelenskyy's speech during Parliament’s extraordinary plenary session in February 2026.

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Ever since Russia launched its illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the EU and the Parliament have been supporting the country by condemning Russia’s aggression, sanctioning those responsible, and providing financial and material aid.

Parliament has been urging EU countries to provide Ukraine with political, military and humanitarian assistance. It has also been supportive of Ukraine’s efforts to join the EU.

Timeline of EU support for Ukraine in 2026

The timeline is in reverse chronological order, meaning the most recent event will appear on top and the oldest one at the bottom.

EU reactions
Sanctions
EU support for Ukraine

23-07-2026
- Sanctions
The EU’s 21st sanctions package against Russia

The EU adopts its 21st sanctions package against Russia, focusing on energy, financial services and crypto. The package contains tough restrictive measures targeting the Russian economy, crypto-related service platforms, defence industry and Moscow’s ability to generate revenue in the energy sector.
- 21st package of sanctions: EU hits Russian energy, financial services and crypto hard Opens in a new window
30-04-2026
- EU reactions
Russia’s leaders must be held accountable for their war crimes

MEPs condemn Russia’s repeated brutal and deliberate strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine. Calling on Moscow to end these attacks, they reiterate that Russia’s war of aggression constitutes a blatant violation of international law, and that the country’s leaders and their allies must be held accountable for their roles in the crime of aggression, war crimes, crimes against humanity and other international crimes.
- Parliament demands justice and accountability for civilian victims in Ukraine
23-04-2026
- Sanctions
20th package of EU sanctions against Russia

The European Union unveils its 20th sanctions package against Russia. Measures include sanctions against individuals, a port access ban on further shadow fleet vessels, a transaction ban on 20 Russian banks and four financial institutions in non-EU countries and tighter export restrictions for new entities.
- EU adopts 20th package of sanctions against Russia Opens in a new window
24-02-2026
- EU reactions
Four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Parliament remains unwavering in its support for Ukraine

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses MEPs at an extraordinary plenary session, four years on from the launch of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Once more, MEPs condemn Russia’s illegal and unjustified war and call on it to cease its military actions. They also affirm that Ukraine’s future lies in the EU and call for increased EU sanctions against Russia.
- Parliament stands firm with Ukraine four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion
11-02-2026
- EU support for Ukraine
Ukraine support loan package worth €90 billion

Parliament adopts a package of proposals to support Ukraine with a €90 billion EU loan for 2026 and 2027. The loan will help Ukraine meet its urgent financing needs amid Russia’s war of aggression as it enters its fifth year. Of the loan, €30 billion will be made available for macro-financial assistance or budget support, delivered through the EU’s Ukraine Facility. €60 billion will go to building Ukraine’s defence capabilities and supporting the procurement of military equipment.
- Parliament approves €90 billion Ukraine support loan package