These illustrations show a new registration centre for Ukrainian refugees that opened in Brussels, Belgium, on 14 March 2022. The new centre allows the immigration service to operate 40 counters, while only ten were available in the old one. Ukrainian refugees have 90 days in which to register after they arrive in the EU.  After registration they qualify for accommodation and medical and other social provisions for up to three years.

On 24 February 2022, following months of military build-up on Ukrainian borders, armed conflicts began in Ukraine under the impulsion of Russia. Condemning the military aggression perpetrated by Russia, the EU calls for a cease of hostilities, a withdrawal of its military from Ukraine and to respect the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. Therefore, the EU Heads of State or Government endorsed a package of sanctions against Russia during a Special European Council held in Brussels, Belgium, on 25 February 2022. As the humanitarian situation in Ukraine deteriorates and neighbouring countries receive Ukrainians fleeing their country, the European Commission is working on all fronts to provide emergency assistance.