Ukraine Has Officially Become A Candidate For EU Membership

The corresponding decision was made by the European Council on June 23rd at the summit of EU leaders in Brussels.

All leaders of the 27 EU countries, without exception, voted for this at the summit in Brussels.

European Council President Charles Michel congratulated Ukraine on his Twitter in Ukrainian:

"Agreed! #EUCO has just decided to grant EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova. A historic moment! Today is a milestone on your path to the EU. Congratulations to Volodymyr Zelensky and Maya Sandu, as well as the people of Ukraine and Moldova. Our future is together! ".

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