Welcomed by Isabell Poppelbaum, Deputy Head of Delegation, the panel brought together Ben Fender, Director, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, UK Olesya Khromeychuk, Director, Ukrainian Institute London and Michael Siebert, Managing Director for Eastern Europe, Russia, Central Asia, Regional Cooperation & OSCE, European External Action Service.

Held under Chatham House rules, the event, chaired by Ian Bond, CER's Deputy Director, provided an opportunity to exchange and share on the current policy status of the UK and EU in regards to the unwavering support extended to Ukraine.

Standing with Ukraine every step of the way

The EU stands united in its unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression and illegal attempts to annex Ukrainian territory. For more on the EU's programme of support of Ukraine see here

"Almost 3 years into Russia’s war of aggression, Ukraine can keep counting on its friends and partners. We give Ukraine the financial power to continue fighting for its freedom –and prevail. Europe has provided nearly 134 billion euros of support to Ukraine so far. And more will come. Just like the brave Ukrainian resistance, our support will be steadfast."

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission