The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine is causing immeasurable suffering. Countless people have already lost their lives. Even in the fifth year of the war, Russia is relentlessly continuing its attacks. Germany stands resolutely by Ukraine’s side and has been linked in a strategic partnership with the country since April 2026.

Following approval of the EU’s 20^th package of sanctions in April 2026, we have kept up the pressure on Russia. Ukraine has been given considerable support in its defence capabilities with a 90-billion euro loan from the European Union.

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the Federal Government has provided Ukraine with – or set aside for the coming years –  bilateral civilian support amounting to some 41 billion euros, and military support of around 55.5 billion euros. 

Support for Ukraine: You can find an overview of the key areas of aid provided by the Federal Government in this list here PDF, 214 KB, barrier-free (only German). 

Energy supplies and infrastructure

Through the German Development Bank (Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, KfW), the Federal Government finances the repair and maintenance of electricity‑ and heating systems, provides replacement parts, and supports the reconstruction of power plants that have been destroyed. At the same time, air defence is being strengthened through the procurement and provision of air defence systems to protect the energy infrastructure from further attacks.

The Federal Foreign Office (AA) is also involved in the physical protection of nuclear power plants and supports the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the deployment of experts.

Humanitarian aid

Humanitarian aid activities are financed in close cooperation with international organisations and non-governmental organisations so that medical supplies, food, clean water and other emergency aid can reach people close to the front lines quickly. Millions of internally displaced persons and returning refugees likewise need support.

The widely scattered unexploded ordnance and mines are also particularly dangerous for the civilian population in Ukraine. In addition to clearing and mapping these explosive devices, the Federal Foreign Office also enables information campaigns to train people in how to deal with this daily threat.

Military support

Germany is Ukraine’s biggest supporter – including in the military sphere: aid comprises equipment and weapons deliveries from Federal Armed Forces ‑stocks as well as deliveries from industry, which are financed by the Federal Government’s defence equipment aid. The systems supplied include air defence‑, artillery‑ and combat vehicles, armoured transport vehicles, small arms, ammunition, medical supplies and protective clothing. In addition, Germany has trained almost 26,000 Ukrainian soldiers in Germany since the start of the war.

Help for refugees

More than one million Ukrainian refugees, above all women and children, have found protection in Germany since the start of the full-scale war. The Federal Government financially supports the federal states and local authorities with accommodation and care, for example through flat-rate relief contributions and the provision of federally-owned properties as accommodation. 

If necessary, refugees receive state support, access to vocational German language courses, further training and integration offers, as well as help with finding work from job centres. The support portal Germany4Ukraine enables online applications for residence permits, courses and applications for financial support. The free hotline “Nummer gegen Kummer” (“Number against Sorrow”) is available in Ukrainian and Russian. 

According to a study by the Federal Institute for Population Research, just over half of Ukrainians were in employment three years after their arrival. The Federal Employment Agency publishes further figures on the employment situation of refugees every month. 

Economic and financial support

In order to ensure Ukraine’s economic stability, Germany is supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in particular, as well as the training of skilled labour. The “UkraineConnect” financing instrument, with an initial volume of 45 million euros, grants attractive loans for investments by companies from Germany and Europe. For their part, Ukrainian companies can benefit from low-interest loans. Ukrainian managers are also supported via the “Partnering in Business with Germany” programme.

In addition, the Federal Government is providing billions in subsidies via an account managed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to strengthen the Ukrainian state’s capacity to act. Within the context of its responsibility to make amends for Nazi injustice, the Federal Government also supports Holocaust survivors in Ukraine through the Jewish Claims Conference.

Reconstruction and reforms

The reconstruction of Ukraine requires national and international coordination. To achieve this, short-term and long-term support must be closely aligned. The national platform “Wiederaufbau Ukraine” (“Reconstruction Ukraine”) and the G7 Donor Coordination Platform have been set up to coordinate reconstruction efforts.

The Federal Government is also working on financing instruments such as the “European Flagship Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine”, which will generate private funds for reconstruction, and on further refining the Business Development Fund into a kind of Ukrainian development bank. The Federal Government is also committed at an international level as part of the Ukraine Donor Platform to develop a coordinated approach for supporting Ukraine. To ensure sustainable reconstruction, Germany is also advising the Ukrainian government on reforms for EU accession, in particular in the areas of anti-corruption and transparency. The Federal Foreign Office is playing its part in promoting the rule of law and decentralisation in Ukraine through contributions to the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine (2023-2026).

The Federal Foreign Office is financing the clearance of mines and explosive ordnance, equipping Ukraine’s disaster management and supporting the Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt, BKA) in securing evidence of and documenting war crimes.

Health

Medical care is being supported both in Ukraine and for Ukrainian refugees in Germany. Targeted support is being provided for bilateral healthcare projects in Ukraine. These include measures in the areas of telemedicine, prosthetics and rehabilitative care structures. The evacuation of sick and injured people for medical treatment in Germany is also being supported.

Education & research

In the area of career guidance, BerufeNavi, together with the KAUSA‑ regional offices and the BOFplus‑ programme, supports people entering into training and the job market. The National Academic Contact Point Ukraine (NAKU) provides information about study opportunities in Germany, and since July 2025 the German Academic Exchange Service (Deutsche Akademische Austauschdienst, DAAD) has been supporting the establishment of a German‑Ukrainian university network. In addition, Germany provides advice on the reconstruction of the Ukrainian research system and supports integration into the European Research Area.

Culture‑ and media landscape

Culture and independent media are central pillars of a democratic society. The Federal Government has set up special programmes to protect cultural professionals, academics and students and is ensuring the security of cultural assets, museums, archives and libraries. With the Hannah Arendt Initiative, Germany is also supporting Ukrainian media professionals so that they can continue to report – including from areas affected by fighting.