Ukraine's EU hopes get shot in the arm as bloc's leaders approve candidate status

[ExpressLane]

Ukraine's long-term goal of joining the European Union has received its latest shot in the arm, after the bloc's 27 member states agreed Thursday that the country should be given candidate status — a significant step on the path to full membership.

"Today marks a crucial step on your path towards the EU," European Council President Charles Michel said on Twitter after talks in Brussels. Leaders also agreed to approve Moldova's candidacy.
The decision, made at an EU Council summit, comes a week after President of the European Commission Ursula von Der Leyen said it was the opinion of the bloc's executive body that Ukraine deserved candidate status because it "has clearly demonstrated the country's aspiration and the country's determination to live up to European values and standards."

https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-new...s-06-24-22/h_a62702cae6f6e05e113be53c05775238

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[moon]

I'm not entirely sure that a Russian-occupied Ukraine will want to be a member.

 

[moon]

Last nights saturation bombing of military facilities throughout Ukraine would appear to be Russia's opinion of the EU's ill-timed flag-waving.

Who could have forseen it ?
Geez.