A very important and long-awaited decision
On Thursday, June 23, the European Council at its summit in Brussels granted Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership. Thus, he supported the decision of the European Parliament, adopted today by 529 votes in favor against 14 abstentions and 45 against. And also – the recommendations of the European Commission.
agreement. #EUCO has just decided EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova.
A historic moment.
Today marks a crucial step on your path towards the EU.
Congratulations @ZelenskyyUa and @sandumaiamd and the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦 and 🇲🇩
Our future is together.
— Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) June 23, 2022
Moldova also received candidate status. But with regard to Georgia, which also expected to become a candidate for membership in the European Union, the Council promised to provide it as soon as the country meets the necessary conditions.
Early on the morning of February 24, Russia launched rocket and air strikes on most Ukrainian cities and then launched a full-scale military invasion. The war against Russia has been going on for the 120th day.
Source: Sportarena
