EU steps up support for Ukraine's defence, recovery and reconstruction at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026

European Commission Press release Gdańsk, 25 Jun 2026 At the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026, co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine in Gdańsk, President von der Leyen reaffirmed that the European Union will continue to stand firmly by Ukraine, supporting its reforms, strengthening its institutions, and helping build a resilient and prosperous future.

Just ten days after the historic decision to open the first cluster of Ukraine's accession negotiations, the conference marked another step in the European Union's support for Ukraine's recovery, defence a