Major topics of the Ministry France’s diplomatic action in Ukraine Ukraine Defence and security International law Date de mise en ligne le : March 13th 2026 Date of update: March 17th 2026 On 24 February 2022, 8 years after the illegal annexation of Crimea and the beginning of the conflict in eastern Ukraine in 2014, the Russian Federation made the deliberate, unjustifiable choice to start a war against Ukraine. From the very first day of the conflict, France and its European Union partners chose to stand firmly alongside Ukraine and its people. War in Ukraine: France’s diplomatic action On 24 February 2022, 8 years after the illegal annexation of Crimea and the beginning of the conflict in eastern Ukraine in 2014, the Russian... Sanctions against Russia and Belarus In the face of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the European Union and its international partners have adopted several sanctions packages... Humanitarian aid for Ukraine From the first day of Russia’s war of aggression, 24 February 2022, France has been supporting Ukraine and the neighbouring countries hardest hit by... Supporting Ukraine’s reconstruction Supporting Ukraine’s reconstruction process is about more than material aid. It is also about fostering the country’s economic and social... Fighting impunity Mass atrocities have been perpetrated by the Russian armed forces in Ukrainian territory. These crimes cannot go unpunished and all perpetrators must... Understanding the situation in Ukraine from 2014 to 24 February 2022 Conflict between Ukraine and the Russian Federation broke out following a political crisis in late November 2013. Ukrainian President Viktor... Ukraine Season – “Journey to Ukraine”: culture strikes back From 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026, France will host “Journey to Ukraine – Culture Strikes Back”, an exceptional cultural season created by the Institut Français and the Ukrainian Institute, with the support of French and Ukrainian foreign and culture ministers.