Ação de sensibilização na Europa em prol da Ucrânia: atualizações de abril de 2026
April 2, 2026 | Bi-Weekly Strategic Update
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EAU Delegation to Western Europe
A dozen members of EAU’s team just completed a three week delegation in Western Europe for Ukraine. Delegation wins included:
3 new policy papers (DE, FR and EU) created. Top DE Ukraine priorities identified. Opportunities to create collaboration between the DE and US government identified for several projects, most notably to build Patriot missiles in Europe
7 official meetings with German and EU MPs.
7 Meetings with German, EU and Belgian governmental representatives, including the Ukraine desk German and Belgian foreign ministry officers. This doesn’t count the many new contacts we made with influential policy aids and staffers at the Bundestag and European Parliament
12 mensagens positivas adicionais de deputados e outros funcionários do governo sugerindo uma data posterior para a reunião
6 Reuniões com dirigentes de organizações pró-Ucrânia, incluindo a LibMod, a Associação Alemã de Amizade Ucraniana, a Aliança para a Segurança Europeia e a Vitsche na Alemanha e a Promote Ukraine na Bélgica
22 novos membros alemães, 6 novos membros franceses, 2 novos membros britânicos e 5 novos membros belgas da EAU
Most importantly, we learned from numerous Germans, French and Belgians that EAU’s mission to increase public pressure on the German, French and British parliaments is critically needed to support Ukraine’s war effort, and that there is no other group leading this incredibly important work.
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European Commission Meeting
As the war enters its fifth year, March 19 featured a European Council meeting in Brussels where 25 leaders expressed their continued commitment to supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty. The Council’s discussion centered around the €90 Billion Loan, the 20th Sanctions package aimed at curbing Russia’s economy and military, and condemning Iran, Belarus, and North Korea’s investment into the war.
Hungary Blocks €90 Billion Loan to Ukraine
After the European Commission meeting on March 19, European leaders were unsuccessful in convincing Hungarian President Viktor Orbán’s to lift his blockade against the €90 billion loan to Ukraine.
Proposed in Dec, 2026, the EU developed the loan program to meet Ukraine’s financial needs as they enter the fifth year of the war and is to be paid off after the war ends. €30 billion of the loan will be in the form of macro-financial assistance/budget support, and €60 billion will be allocated to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities and support the production and availability of military equipment. Conditions of the loan require Ukraine to remain committed to democratic reforms and oppose corruption.
Since Feb 21, 2026 Hungary has vetoed the loan in order to force the European Commission into allowing Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline which has been closed to the Kremlin since a Russian attack on Jan 27.
Regardless, commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, remains steadfast on providing the funding to Ukraine stating, “we will deliver one way or the other.” However, she did not provide specifics.
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Hungarian Elections April 12
Hungary’s contrarian and obstructionist leader Viktor Orbán has repeatedly thwarted pro-Ukraine and pro-European defense policies proposed by other European states as well as at the European Union. Hungary’s membership in both the European Union and NATO—organizations that usually require unanimous consent for major foreign policy and financial decisions—the outcome of this election is widely viewed as highly consequential for both Ukraine and the broader European geopolitical landscape.
While Orbán and his Fidesz party’s major opponents such as the Tisza party led by Péter Magyar are not considered pro-Ukraine, a rapid realignment is expected if Fidesz is unseated.
If Fidesz is still in power after the election, the European Union may be forced to implement structural changes to move from Unanimity Voting to Qualified Majority Voting, in order to bypass Orbán and other pro-Russian blocs.
Restoring the Druzhba Pipeline
Ukraine has accepted EU monetary and technical support to repair the damaged Druzhba Pipeline responsible for transporting crude oil to Hungary.
This exchange is an attempt to persuade the Hungarian government to lift its veto on the €90 Billion aid package. Hungary has been leveraging this since Russian oil exports to Hungary and Slovakia were stopped in January due to damage to the pipeline which covers Ukrainian territory.
This is the first time that Ukraine has allowed for the pipeline to be inspected, leading the Hungarian government to believe that the damage to the Druzhba pipeline was intentional or repairs were purposely prevented. Meanwhile, Ukraine claims that it was rendered dysfunctional due to Russian drone attacks and that the site remained too dangerous for inspection.
Updated Guidelines on Gas Regulation
On March 18, the RePowerEU roadmap, a strategy to gradually remove Russian oil, gas and nuclear energy imports from EU Markets featured a strict update on gas imports. The new guidelines now require prior authorization on gas imports and identification of the country of production. If the country/company is importing Russian gas they are subject to a limit. Failure to adhere to these regulations result in hefty fines. This update follows the Jan 2026 adoption of the Regulation on phasing out Russian imports of both pipeline and natural gas.
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Delayed Ban on Russian Oil
Created in late February, 2026, the European Commission set a legal proposal outlined in the REPowerEU roadmap to permanently ban all Russian oil imports into the EU with the tentative date being set as April 15.
The EU’s decision to delay the implementation of the ban and remove the April 15 date comes amid rising oil prices caused by the war in Iran.
Although the EU reduced their reliance on Russian oil from 27% to 1% since the beginning of 2022, Hungary and Slovakia continue to import it.
No new date has been set according to Commission spokeswoman Anna-Kaisa Itkonen.
€20 Million Emergency Grant for Heating
As part of the “Repair, Rebuild, Restart” initiative the EU will provide a €20 million emergency grant to rebuild heating systems in Kyiv after the repeated targeting of civilian infrastructures by Russia. For background, the “Repair, Rebuild, Restart” initiative is a €920 million EU-led energy plan announced in Feb 2026 to secure Ukraine’s power grid during the 2026–2027 winter. The package focuses on repairing, decentralizing, and modernizing damaged power infrastructure, plus an additional €100 million for emergency winter support, according to the European Commission Facebook page.
“This winter, Russia repeatedly attacked Kyiv’s heating network, one of the largest in Europe, leaving thousands of homes, schools, and hospitals without heat as temperatures dropped to –20°C. Spring is here, but preparation for the next winter must start now.”
– EU Delegation to Ukraine
Spain Provides €1 Billion in Military Aid
Coinciding with President Zelensky’s visit to Spain on March 12, Spain announced a €1 billion military aid package to support Ukraine in 2026.
This sum is funded in part by the EU’s SAFE Program, with an emphasis on joint production with Ukraine’s defense industry. This agreement includes additional contributions of ammunition, radars, equipment, and other needed resources from Spain’s defense industry.
As a member of both NATO and the EU, Spain has been supporting Ukraine financially and militarily since the initial outbreak of the war against Russia.
With this most recent contribution to Ukraine, Spain’s assistance in the war will reach €4 billion total.
Recent German Legislation
Ahead of the March 19 European Commission convening in Brussels, the German government held a plenary debate and released a policy statement regarding their stance on European involvement in the war. The Federal Chancellor reaffirmed that Europe must be involved in future peace negotiations as Russia continues to undermine peace efforts. Furthermore, Germany encouraged Europe to keep pressure on Russia through the 20th Sanctions Package and the €90 Billion Loan.
20th Sanctions Package
Outlined by the EU in Feb 2026, the package was created to reduce Russian financial and energy assets. The sanctions will include a full maritime services ban on Russian crude oil, the addition of 43 vessels to the EU’s shadow fleet, and a second block on Russia’s banking system and ability to create alternative payment channels. It also includes tightening export restrictions to Russia and introduces new import bans on products such as chemicals, metal, and critical minerals. An additional 20 Russian regional banks were listed as the EU takes action against crypto currencies and trading.
Recent UK Legislation
“Support for Ukraine” debate: In early March the House of Commons held a plenary debate in which they publicly reaffirmed support for Ukraine and committed to sustained parliamentary attention.
“Ukraine Air Defense: UK Support”: In a House of Commons exchange regarding air defense, the minister highlighted a newly announced air-defense package for more than £500 million, positioning it as part of sustained UK security assistance.
“Ukrainian Refugees”: The House of Commons raised the issue of permanent settlement pathways for Ukrainian refugees and the government stated that it was monitoring developments and would provide an update later in the year.
“Ukraine: Reparation”: On March 23, the House of Lords discussed a support package that must include financial reparation as a commitment to Ukraine’s long term sustainability. It was included that frozen Russian assets could be used as a way to hold Russia accountable for the abuses committed against Ukraine.
Participe
European Action for Ukraine (EAU) is an all-volunteer trans-Atlantic organization dedicated to coordinating and supporting advocacy and activism for Ukraine across Europe. Driven by the conviction that Ukraine’s defense is integral to European and global security, EAU mobilizes support to counter Russian aggression. By organizing advocacy hubs in key nations like the UK, Germany, and France, the group works to unify European voices, combat Russian propaganda, and urge Western governments to dramatically increase their support for Ukraine as the continent’s first line of defense.
Defense requires unity, but is built on individual action. European Action for Ukraine is urgently calling on volunteers across the continent to step up and become the engine of our advocacy. We need dedicated individuals ready to dive into the details—researching legislative bills and analyzing MP voting records to sharpen our political pressure—as well as communicators to conduct outreach and build coalitions with allied groups. Furthermore, we need boots on the ground: volunteers to attend political gatherings and Ukraine-related events to ensure our voice is present and powerful. No matter your skillset, your active involvement is crucial to turning public sentiment into concrete policy victories for Ukraine’s defense.
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