Since 24 February 2022, the Russian Federation has been waging a war of aggression against Ukraine in violation of international law.

In close cooperation with its European and international partners, Germany is providing comprehensive assistance to Ukraine in its legitimate self-defence in the form of political, humanitarian, financial and military support. (Find out more here about Germany’s support for Ukraine.) In both military and civil terms, Germany is Ukraine’s largest European supporter and also hosts the greatest number of Ukrainian refugees. Together with its partners, Germany is working to expand support for Ukraine and to step up the pressure on Russia with the aim of bringing about a comprehensive ceasefire and achieving a just and lasting peace. The German Government supports negotiation endeavours to achieve this and calls for resilient security guarantees.

Germany is supporting Ukraine on its path towards the European Union. Accession negotiations were officially opened on 25 June 2024.