Source:EU response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/eu-response-ukraine-invasion/
The EU and its member states strongly condemn Russia’s brutal war of aggression against Ukraine and the illegal annexation of Ukraine’s Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. They also condemn Belarus’ involvement in Russia’s military aggression.
Timeline
24/04/2023
Ministers exchange views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, and the EU action plan on its geopolitical consequences
13/04/2023
Wagner Group and RIA FAN added to the EU’s sanctions list
23/03/2023
EU leaders reiterated their condemnation of Russia’s war of aggression and reaffirmed support for Ukraine in terms of ammunition
20/03/2023
The Council agreed on the three-track proposal to provide Ukraine with artillery ammunition, from existing stocks or jointly procured
13/03/2023
EU renews individual sanctions over Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine
Since February 2022, the European Council and the Council of the European Union have been meeting regularly to discuss the situation in Ukraine from different perspectives.
Russia must stop this atrocious war immediately. The European Union will stand by Ukraine with its steadfast support for as long as it takes.European Council conclusions, 9 February 2023
EU leaders demanded on several occasions that Russia immediately cease its military actions, unconditionally withdraw all forces and military equipment from Ukraine and fully respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence.
They emphasised the right of Ukraine to choose its own destiny and commended the people of Ukraine for their courage in defending their country.
In response to the military aggression, the EU has massively expanded sanctions against Russia, by adding a significant number of persons and entities to the sanctions list, and by adopting unprecedented restrictive measures.
The EU has shown unity and strength and has provided Ukraine with humanitarian, political, financial and military support.
The EU will be with you and your people tomorrow and for as long as it takes. We will be right by your side to rebuild a modern, prosperous Ukraine firmly anchored on our common European path.Charles Michel, President of the European Council, 3 February 2023
The EU is committed to continue to show solidarity and provide support to the refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine and the countries hosting them. It is also coordinating with partners and allies, within the UN, OSCE, NATO and the G7.
On several occasions, the European Council condemned Russia’s indiscriminate attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, and urged Russia to stop the systematic missile strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
EU leaders underlined that Russia, Belarus and all those responsible for war crimes and the other most serious crimes will be held to account for their actions in accordance with international law.
What measures has the EU taken against Russia?
Individual and economic sanctions
The EU has adopted a number of sanctions in response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the illegal annexation of Ukraine’s Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.
The measures are designed to weaken Russia’s economic base, depriving it of critical technologies and markets and significantly curtailing its ability to wage war.
In this context, the EU has also adopted sanctions against:
- Belarus in response to its involvement in the invasion of Ukraine
- Iran in relation to the use of Iranian drones in the Russian aggression against Ukraine
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