Ukraine to take next step in long EU membership process as Donbas battles rage

Ukraine becomes EU membership candidate as Donbas battles reach 'fearsome climax'

Ukraine became a candidate to join the European Union on Thursday, a bold geopolitical step triggered by Russia's invasion that Kyiv and Brussels hailed as an "historic moment". Starting on the long path to EU membership will be a huge boost to morale in the embattled country, as Russian assaults…

Ukraine Becomes EU Membership Candidate as Donbas Battles Reach ‘Fearsome Climax’

A general view of the main meeting room where European Union leaders gather for a summit, in Brussels, Belgium June 23, 2022. REUTERS/Johanna GeronUkraine became a candidate to join the European Union on Thursday, a bold geopolitical step triggered by Russia’s invasion that Kyiv and Brussels hailed as an “historic moment.”Starting on the long path to EU membership will be a huge boost to morale in the embattled country, as Russian assaults on tw…

Ukraine takes tentative step toward EU membership as Donbas battles reach 'fearsome climax'

Ukraine will be accepted as a candidate to join the European Union on Thursday, a move that will boost the country's morale as the battle with Russian troops for two cities in the east reached what one official called a

Ukraine Takes Tentative Step Towards EU Membership as Donbass Battles Reach 'Fearsome Climax'

KYIV—Ukraine will be accepted as a candidate to join the European Union on Thursday, a move that will boost the country’s morale as the battle with Russian troops for two cities in the east reached what one official called a “fierce climax.” Although the approval of the Kyiv government’s application by EU leaders meeting in Brussels is just the start of what will be a years-long process, it signifies a huge geopolitical shift. Friday will mark f…

Ukraine takes step toward EU membership as Russian forces tighten vise on Donbas cities

KYIV -- Ukraine is set to be accepted as a candidate to join the European Union on Thursday, a move that boosts the country's morale as Russian assaults wear down the defenders of two cities in the eastern Donbas region. Read More

Ukraine takes tentative step toward EU membership as Donbas battles reach 'fearsome climax'

Although the approval of the Kyiv government's application by EU leaders meeting in Brussels is just the start of what will be a years-long process, it marks a huge geopolitical shift and will anger Russia as it struggles to impose its will on Ukraine.