EU leaders grant Ukraine and Moldova candidate status

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tweeted his gratitude. The EU also gave candidate status to the tiny country of Moldova. Ukraine applied for membership less than a week after Moscow invaded on Feb. 24. Ukraine will have to curb entrenched government corruption and adopt other reforms.

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Reuters

EU leaders accept Ukraine and Moldova as membership candidates

BRUSSELS - EU leaders have accepted Ukraine and Moldova as membership candidates of the European Union, European Council President Charles Michel said on Thursday evening. "Agreement. #EUCO has just decided EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova. A historic moment", Michel said in a tweet referring to the European Council of EU leaders (EUCO). (Reporting by Bart Meijer)

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

EU to grant Ukraine ‘candidate status’

‘No opposition within 27-nation bloc’

2 months ago·India

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The Independent

Ukraine set to get EU candidacy status as Brussels pushes back against Moscow

‘History is on the march,’ says European Commission chief as bloc considers possible expansion

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Washington Times

Moldova, tiny, poor and bordering Ukraine, gets EU candidacy

The European Union announced Thursday that it has granted EU candidate status to Moldova, a poor non-NATO Eastern European country bordering war-torn Ukraine, which likely won’t enjoy the perks of full bloc membership for years to come.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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abc News

European Union leaders agree to make Ukraine and Moldova candidates for EU membership after giving bids a speedy review

2 months ago·United States

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CNN

Live updates: Russia's war in Ukraine

The 27 leaders of EU countries are expected to support granting candidate status to Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelensky lobbies for their support. Follow live updates here.

2 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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