Since Russia’s unlawful and horrific attack on the people and the territory of Ukraine in February 2022, one thing has become evident for the European Union: issuing diplomatic statements would not be enough. The military assistance mission EUMAM Ukraine reflects this resolve – and serves as a powerful symbol of European solidarity and empowerment of freedom. The European External Action Service (EEAS) is the European Union’s diplomatic service. Since 2011, the EEAS carries out the EU’s Common