Why Supporting Ukraine Makes the EU Stronger

Since Russia's full-scale war of aggression in 2022, the EU and its member states have committed more than €200 billion to Ukraine, but is EU aid to Ukraine really a one-way street? From the €90 billion support loan and 21 sanctions packages to Ukraine's path to EU membership, discover how the EU supports Ukraine and what Ukraine brings to the EU in return: security, drone innovation, critical raw materials and food supplies. EU support to Ukraine spans economic assistance, humanitarian aid, military support through the European Peace Facility and protection for the more than four million Ukrainian refugees across the EU’s member states. At the same time, the EU has adopted its most far-reaching sanctions ever against Russia, targeting individuals, banks, energy and defence to reduce Russia's ability to wage war. And with accession negotiations opened in 2024, we can say that Ukraine's future definitely lies in the European Union. ________________________________________ 🔔Subscribe - / eucouncil ________________________________________ Follow us: ➡️Instagram - instagram.com/eucouncil ➡️Facebook - facebook.com/eucouncil ➡️X - x.com/eucouncil ________________________________________ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:50 The largest aid operation in EU history 03:32 The €90 billion loan to Ukraine 04:07 EU sanctions against Russia 06:25 Ukraine's path to EU membership 07:02 What Ukraine brings to the EU 09:20 The future? 09:53 Outro ________________________________________ We are the YouTube channel of the European Council and the Council of the EU The European Council is the highest political body of the European Union, bringing together the heads of state or government of all EU member states, along with its President and the President of the European Commission. It sets the EU’s political agenda, addressing major challenges and defining strategic priorities, such as those outlined in the Strategic Agenda 2024–2029, which focuses on a free and democratic Europe, a strong and secure Europe, and a prosperous and competitive Europe. The European Council also plays a crucial role in crisis management, from responding to Russia’s war in Ukraine to tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Decisions are typically made by…