EU leaders grant Ukraine and Moldova candidate status | DW News

Leaders of the European Union on Thursday decided to make Ukraine and Moldova official candidates for membership of the bloc.

European Council President Charles Michel made the announcement after discussions among leaders of the EU's 27 member states.

The EU has been largely united in backing Ukraine since Russia invaded on February 24, adopting unprecedented economic sanctions against Moscow. Just four days after Russia launched its war, Ukraine applied to become a member of the EU.

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[KellyEngstrom]

So glad to see a silver lining for Ukraine. Keep up the good fight, the future is bright!

[nozhki-busha]

Well done Ukraine and Moldova! There will be years of hard work ahead to get rid of corruption, but you are welcome among your European brothers and sisters.

[MegaDiddlemaus]

Congratulations to all and more blessings to everyone 🇪🇺❤️🙏

[mrjerzheel]

In 15 years they will still be waiting to join.

[olivierramier]

Much love <3.
In the same way the candidacy will push Ukraine to needed reforms, it will also push the EU for the same things. The slow giant that is the EU is starting to move faster, and we now see a stronger unity than before.

[Waverlyduli]

Well done, Ukraine! You good people will enjoy victory, liberty, sovereignity, peace and prosperity as a Euroean nation one day. Slava 🇺🇦 and congratulations Moldovia.

[VillaOuk]

Big congratulations to Ukraine and Moldova!

[Camilla_Kudrin]

Congratulations, Ukraine and Moldova 🇺🇦🇲🇩 Do not wait for too long with giving them a full EU membership 🇪🇺 A couple of years will be enough.

[nophalay]

Congratulations to Moldova and Congratulations to Ukraine.
Glory to the world.

[nikolaostrimpos]

Ukraine and Moldova are welcomed to the EU with all our hearts.They need it after years of russia bullying.
UE+GR=<3

[rchatte]

Think turkey has been a candidate country for nearly 40 years? Dont hold your breath!

[asokshrestha]

Very good news, congratulations both nations Ukraine 🇺🇦 and Moldova 🇲🇩.
Slava Ukraine.

[LA-kcev]

Congratulations from the US to Ukraine and Moldova! I feel honored to have such brave, steadfast and committed people officially join the West.

[olubunmifeyisola]

Congratulations Ukraine.... I love you....

[mariapena]

Glory to Ukraine may God grant them victory.

[deborawilliams]

Congratulations Ukraine, congratulations EU

[lwilton]

Interesting, thank you. It would be nice to see a companion piece on Moldova and how they are feeling, and what they need to do to eventually join.

[guillermolimon]

glory to Europe. thank you unity in Europe....United you stand 🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺🇪🇺

[deecee]

Putin to Lukashenko: "hold my poop bag"

[ArcheNovaresistance]

Good move however we must not fast-track their membership. Ukraine must comply with EU law and address
corruption and authoritarian oppression of democratic and civil rights.