How the EU was supporting Ukraine in 2024

Check out our timeline for an overview of how the EU and the European �Ϸ��վ continued to support Ukraine in 2024.

Published: 24-01-2024 Last updated: 13-02-2025 - 15:18 2 min read

Address by the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and the President of the European �Ϸ��վ, Roberta Metsola. — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with �Ϸ��վ President Roberta Metsola

Ever since Russia launched an illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the EU and the �Ϸ��վ have supported the country by condemning Russia’s aggression, sanctioning those responsible and providing financial and material aid.

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

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EU support for Ukraine

How the EU and the European �Ϸ��վ continue to support Ukraine in 2024.

EU reactions
Sanctions
EU-Ukraine cooperation

28-11-2024
- EU-Ukraine cooperation
MEPs call for more military support for Ukraine

MEPs urge the international community to take swift and decisive action to address the alarming escalation in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. In a resolution, �Ϸ��վ condemns Russia’s use of North Korean troops against the Ukrainian army and its testing of new ballistic missiles in Ukraine.
- More military support for Ukraine amid the involvement of China and North Korea
19-11-2024
- EU-Ukraine cooperation
�Ϸ��վ marks 1,000 days since start of Russia's full-scale invasion

�Ϸ��վ holds an extraordinary plenary session with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressing MEPs via a video link to mark 1,000 days since Russia’s full-scale invasion. �Ϸ��վ President Roberta Metsola says �Ϸ��վ would continue standing with Ukraine until it has “freedom and real peace, for as long as it takes".
- Zelenskyy to MEPs: “We must end this war fairly and justly"
14-11-2024
- Sanctions
�Ϸ��վ calls for an EU crackdown on Russia’s shadow fleet

MEPs demand more targeted EU sanctions against Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, which involves using old tankers, often uninsured and with unclear ownership, to export its crude oil and petroleum products abroad, despite EU, G7 and international sanctions
- Call for crackdown on Russia's shadow fleet
22-10-2024
- EU-Ukraine cooperation
�Ϸ��վ approves loan of up to €35 billion to Ukraine backed by Russian assets

MEPs greenlight a loan of up to €35 billion to Ukraine, to be repaid with future revenues from frozen Russian assets.
- Frozen Russian assets to be used for loan to Ukraine
19-09-2024
- EU-Ukraine cooperation
MEPs: Ukraine must be able to strike legitimate military targets in Russia

MEPs call on EU countries to lift current restrictions hindering Ukraine from using Western weapons systems against legitimate military targets in Russia. In a resolution, members state that Ukraine cannot fully exercise its right to self-defence and remains exposed to attacks on its population and infrastructure.
- EU countries urged to lift restrictions on weapons systems
24-04-2024
- EU-Ukraine cooperation
Duties and quotas to remain suspended on Ukrainian imports

�Ϸ��վ endorses the extension of temporary trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine until June 2025. At the same time, to help protect EU farmers, the European Commission can re-impose tariffs on Ukrainian imports of sensitive agricultural products if they disrupt the internal market.
- MEPs approve trade support measures for Ukraine with safeguards for EU farmers
29-02-2024
- EU-Ukraine cooperation
MEPs call on EU to give Ukraine whatever it needs

The EU must support Ukraine with whatever is needed for Kyiv to win its war against Russia, say MEPs in a resolution.
- �Ϸ��վ calls on the EU to give Ukraine whatever it needs to defeat Russia
29-02-2024
- EU-Ukraine cooperation
Support for Ukraine is the best answer to Kremlin, say MEPs

MEPs want the EU, its member states and like-minded partners around the world to continue the political, economic, financial, and military support for Ukraine as the best answer to the current oppressive and aggressive practices by the Kremlin regime. In a resolution, they argue that Ukraine’s victory in the war may lead to genuine changes in Russia.
- MEPs: EU must actively support Russia’s democratic opposition
27-02-2024
- EU-Ukraine cooperation
�Ϸ��վ approves €50 billion worth of financial support for Ukraine

MEPs approve long-term funding for Ukraine and associated major changes to the EU's long-term budget. This includes the Ukraine Facility, with an overall capacity of €50 billion for grants, loans and guarantees, showing that the EU stands by Ukraine and will keep supporting it as long as it takes.
- �Ϸ��վ approves key budgetary support for Ukraine and the EU
08-02-2024
- EU reactions
�Ϸ��վ warns against Russian efforts to undermine EU democracy

MEPs warn of elected politicians and parties in Europe knowingly serving Moscow’s interests, undermining the EU’s unity and democracy.
- MEPs condemn continuous Russian efforts to undermine European democracy
07-02-2024
- EU-Ukraine cooperation
Additional funding for Ukraine in EU budget

MEPs reach an agreement with EU countries on the revision of the EU’s long-term budget, addressing unforeseen challenges like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- Deal on mid-term revision of EU’s long-term budget
06-02-2024
MEPs debate EU support for Ukraine

MEPs debate the results of the most recent EU summits, and in particular the special European Council of 1 February, which focused on the EU support to Ukraine.
- Support to Ukraine, response to farmer’s concerns: MEPs review latest EU summits
18-01-2024
- EU-Ukraine cooperation
MEPs criticise Orbán for blocking decision on Ukraine aid package

MEPs condemn the actions of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who in December 2023 blocked the decision to revise the EU’s long-term budget, including the Ukraine aid package. In a resolution outlining �Ϸ��վ’s concerns about Hungary, the MEPs say that Budapest’s actions on the long-term budget are “in full disrespect and violation of the EU’s strategic interests and in violation of the principle of sincere cooperation”.
- The Hungarian government threatens EU values, institutions, and funds, MEPs say
17-01-2024
- EU-Ukraine cooperation
MEPs discuss support for Ukraine in EU summits debate

Most MEPs praise the European Council’s historic decisions in December 2023 on EU enlargement, such as opening accession negotiations with Ukraine, but are disappointed by the failure to agree on the EU’s long-term budget review and additional support to Ukraine.
- MEPs debate EU summits and situation in Hungary

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