As war for eastern Ukraine reaches ‘fearful climax,’ European Union approves Kiev’s bid for candidacy
2 years, 6 months ago

As war for eastern Ukraine reaches ‘fearful climax,’ European Union approves Kiev’s bid for candidacy

LA Times  

Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers appeared to be all but encircled as Russian troops advanced Thursday around two strategically important cities in eastern Ukraine in what a senior Ukrainian official called a “fearful climax” of the battle for the Donbas, signaling that the fall of a significant part of the region was imminent. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded via Twitter: “Ukraine’s future is within the EU.” Zelensky, who had called the EU meeting a “crucial moment” for his nation, said in an overnight address that the war was reaching a tipping point and repeated pleas for more help from Western powers. In Lysychansk, Ukrainian personnel said Thursday that the Russian army had made gains along the Seversky Donets River with apparent aims to surround Lysychansk from the north and the south. The Ukrainian army — whose counteroffensives in the south have reportedly made gains around the Russian-held city of Kherson — said Thursday that three cruise missiles hit nearby Mykolaiv.

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EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs
5 days, 16 hours ago

EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders insisted on Thursday that no decisions can be taken about the future of war-ravaged Ukraine without its consent — or behind the backs of its partners in Europe, barely a month before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. In a show of solidarity at a summit in Brussels with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, many EU leaders …

Ukraine’s top EU negotiator says war-torn country won’t seek ‘discount’ on entry commitments
6 months ago

Ukraine’s top EU negotiator says war-torn country won’t seek ‘discount’ on entry commitments

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s top official for Europe says the war-torn country is on an “irreversible” course of Western integration after the European Union agreed to formally start entry negotiations this week. The decision to launch accession talks this week is a “big day” for her country, Olga Stefanishyna, the deputy prime minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration, said. “The …

Is Ukraine ready to join the European Union? Brussels to report today
1 year, 1 month ago

Is Ukraine ready to join the European Union? Brussels to report today

Firstpost  

If war-torn Ukraine does get the nod, it will still only be at the start of a painstaking process of reforms that could still last for years – if not decades – before it joins the EU. Turkey began accession talks in 2005, Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia are in negotiations as well Ukraine launched an attempt to become …

Ukraine will fight for Bakhmut ‘as long as we can’: Zelenskyy
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine will fight for Bakhmut ‘as long as we can’: Zelenskyy

Al Jazeera  

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also called for Ukraine’s rapid accession to the EU. Ukraine will not give up on embattled Bakhmut in the east of the country, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said as Moscow’s forces continue their onslaught against a town the Ukrainian leader described as a “fortress”. We will fight as long as we can,” Zelenskyy said, standing shoulder-to-shoulder …

European leaders meet in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's path toward joining the EU
1 year, 10 months ago

European leaders meet in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's path toward joining the EU

NPR  

European leaders meet in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's path toward joining the EU Enlarge this image toggle caption Sergei Supinsky/AFP via Getty Images Sergei Supinsky/AFP via Getty Images KYIV, Ukraine — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel traveled to Kyiv for an annual EU-Ukraine summit. Ukrainian and European Union leaders have been meeting …

Unique, historical: Zelenskyy on EU's decision to grant candidate status to Ukraine
2 years, 6 months ago

Unique, historical: Zelenskyy on EU's decision to grant candidate status to Ukraine

India Today  

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". HOT SUMMER Russian forces were trying to encircle Ukrainian troops defending Lysychansk, senior Ukrainian defence official Oleksiy Gromov said in a briefing on Thursday. On the southern front, Russian forces struck Ukrainian …

European Union makes Ukraine a candidate for EU membership
2 years, 6 months ago

European Union makes Ukraine a candidate for EU membership

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union agreed Thursday to put Ukraine on a path toward EU membership, acting with uncharacteristic speed and unity to pull the embattled country further away from Russia’s influence and bind it more closely to the West. Meeting at a summit in Brussels, leaders of the EU’s 27 nations mustered the required unanimous approval to grant Ukraine …

European Union makes Ukraine a candidate for EU membership
2 years, 6 months ago

European Union makes Ukraine a candidate for EU membership

The Hindu  

The European Union agreed on Thursday to put Ukraine on a path toward EU membership, acting with uncharacteristic speed and unity to pull the embattled country further away from Russia’s influence and bind it more closely to the West. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tweeted his gratitude and declared: “Ukraine’s future is within the EU.” Sincerely commend EU leaders' decision at …

Russia-Ukraine latest: Ukraine officially an EU candidate
2 years, 6 months ago

Russia-Ukraine latest: Ukraine officially an EU candidate

Al Jazeera  

‘Today marks a crucial step on your path towards the EU’: President of the European Council Charles Michel. 23 Jun 2022 - 20:09 GMT Kyiv files case against Russia at the European Court of Human Rights Kyiv said it has formally filed a case against Russia at the European Court of Human Rights to end “the mass and gross human …

‘A good day for Europe’: EU grants Ukraine candidate status
2 years, 6 months ago

‘A good day for Europe’: EU grants Ukraine candidate status

Al Jazeera  

Leaders of the EU’s 27 nations unanimously voted for Ukraine candidate status in a moral victory for the war-torn country. Meeting at a summit in Brussels on Thursday, leaders of the EU’s 27 nations mustered the required unanimous approval to grant Ukraine candidate status. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tweeted his gratitude and declared: “Ukraine’s future is within the EU.” Sincerely …

As war rages on, Ukraine gets chance to 'live the European dream'
2 years, 6 months ago

As war rages on, Ukraine gets chance to 'live the European dream'

India Today  

With the war in Ukraine's east raging on, Kyiv received a major boost when the European Union recommended that it become a candidate to join the bloc, in what would be a dramatic geopolitical shift following Russia's invasion. However, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia was closely following Ukraine's EU bid, especially in the light of increased defence cooperation among …

The Netherlands will back Ukraine's EU candidacy after all
2 years, 6 months ago

The Netherlands will back Ukraine's EU candidacy after all

Dutch News  

The Netherlands will support Ukraine’s candidate membership of the EU, foreign minister Wopke Hoekstra said after Friday’s cabinet meeting. ‘The European Commission’s proposal does justice to the situation in Ukraine and so we are going to do this.’ Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said earlier on Friday that Brussels recommended Ukraine be given candidate status. All in all, the …

The Netherlands will back Ukraine's EU candidacy after all
2 years, 6 months ago

The Netherlands will back Ukraine's EU candidacy after all

Dutch News  

The Netherlands will support Ukraine’s candidate membership of the EU, foreign minister Wopke Hoekstra said after Friday’s cabinet meeting. ‘The European Commission’s proposal does justice to the situation in Ukraine and so we are going to do this.’ Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said earlier on Friday that Brussels recommended Ukraine be given candidate status. All in all, the …

European Union executive: Make Ukraine a member candidate
2 years, 6 months ago

European Union executive: Make Ukraine a member candidate

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s executive arm on Friday recommended making Ukraine a candidate for EU membership, a morale booster and a first step on what is expected to be a long road for the war-torn country to join the 27-nation bloc. “Ukrainians are ready to die for the European perspective,” commission President Ursula von der Leyen said — wearing …

EU commission backs Ukraine's membership bid
2 years, 6 months ago

EU commission backs Ukraine's membership bid

India Today  

The executive members of the European Union on Friday gave its recommendation for Ukraine to become an official member of the 27-nation bloc. According to a report by Reuters, the EU's executive Commission head Ursula von der Leyen said, “Ukraine has clearly demonstrated the country's aspiration and determination to live up to European values and standards.” She was speaking in …

EU Commission backs candidate status for Ukraine
2 years, 6 months ago

EU Commission backs candidate status for Ukraine

The Hindu  

The executive arm of the European Union recommended Friday that Ukraine be granted candidate status to one day join the 27-nation bloc. The European Commission recommendation is the first step on the long road toward membership and comes a day after four European Union leaders vowed to back Kyiv’s candidacy. Meanwhile, Russia pressed its attacks on cities in Ukraine’s eastern …

EU Commission supports Ukraine’s bid to join the bloc
2 years, 6 months ago

EU Commission supports Ukraine’s bid to join the bloc

CNN  

CNN — Ukraine’s bid to join the European Union received a major boost on Friday morning, after the bloc’s executive said it believed the country should be formally considered for candidate status in the wake of Russia’s invasion. Speaking in Brussels, the European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen said the Commission recommends “that Ukraine is given candidate status. During …

European Commission backs Ukraine for EU candidate status
2 years, 6 months ago

European Commission backs Ukraine for EU candidate status

Al Jazeera  

Commission gives a fast-tracked opinion on membership of the bloc before a summit of EU leaders on June 23-24. Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane, reporting from Berlin, says “the devil is in the detail” over the European Commission’s move on Ukraine’s candidate status. French President Emmanuel Macron had said during an official visit to Kyiv on Thursday that France, Germany, Italy …

Ukraine gets possible path to EU and aid pledges from Britain
2 years, 6 months ago

Ukraine gets possible path to EU and aid pledges from Britain

LA Times  

The European Union’s executive arm recommended putting Ukraine on a path to membership Friday, a symbolic boost for a country fending off a Russian onslaught that is killing civilians, flattening cities and threatening its very survival. The European allies’ latest embrace of Ukraine marked another setback for Russian President Vladimir Putin, who launched his war nearly four months ago, hoping …

Analysis: What does Ukraine joining the EU really mean?
2 years, 6 months ago

Analysis: What does Ukraine joining the EU really mean?

Al Jazeera  

European Commission green-lit Ukraine for EU candidate status, but becoming a member might take years because of the war with Russia. “Ukraine belongs to the European family,” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, while Italy’s Prime Minister Mario Draghi added, “The most important message of our visit is that Italy wants Ukraine in the EU.” European leaders have used Ukraine’s EU …

EXPLAINER: Why Ukraine’s request to join is big test for EU
2 years, 6 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why Ukraine’s request to join is big test for EU

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Ukraine’s request to join the European Union may advance Friday with a recommendation from the EU’s executive arm that the war-torn country deserves to become a candidate for membership in the 27-nation bloc. Here is a look at what the commission’s announcement on making Ukraine an EU candidate could mean for the region: FINDING THE RIGHT BALANCE Ukraine …

EXPLAINER: Why Ukraine’s request to join is big test for EU
2 years, 6 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why Ukraine’s request to join is big test for EU

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ukraine’s request to join the …

European leaders back ‘immediate’ EU candidacy for Ukraine
2 years, 6 months ago

European leaders back ‘immediate’ EU candidacy for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Leaders of France, Italy, Germany and Romania visit Ukraine to pledge support, back Kyiv’s bid to join EU as Zelenskyy calls for more weapons. “My colleagues and I came here to Kyiv today with a clear message: ‘Ukraine belongs to the European family,'” Scholz said, while Macron said, “We all four support the immediate EU candidate status” for Ukraine. For …

Why Ukraine’s longshot bid to join the EU is likely to enrage Putin
2 years, 6 months ago

Why Ukraine’s longshot bid to join the EU is likely to enrage Putin

CNN  

CNN — Four days after Russian forces invaded Ukraine and started a bloody war that shows no signs of ending soon, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky officially applied for the country to join the European Union. In 2013, pro-European protests erupted after former Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych made a sudden decision to not sign an agreement with the EU that would …

Divisions over EU policy persist as top leaders visit Ukraine
2 years, 6 months ago

Divisions over EU policy persist as top leaders visit Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

While France’s Macron, Germany’s Scholz and Italy’s Draghi show solidarity, the bloc remains divided on how to confront Russia. Harry Nedelcu, head of policy at Rasmussen Global and in charge of its Free Ukraine task force, told Al Jazeera the bloc’s response to the war should be analysed “one policy issue at a time”. Germany belongs to the second group.” …

Ukraine’s EU membership decision by next week, chief says
2 years, 6 months ago

Ukraine’s EU membership decision by next week, chief says

Al Jazeera  

EU is finalising an assessment on whether to recommend Ukraine for membership that will be announced next week, Ursula von der Leyen said. During a surprise visit to the capital Kyiv, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday and told him about discussions on whether to recommend Ukraine as a candidate for membership. Von …

Ukrainian, EU officials discuss Ukraine's European integration aspirations
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukrainian, EU officials discuss Ukraine's European integration aspirations

China Daily  

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. KYIV - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and European Union Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi on Monday discussed Ukraine's European integration aspirations, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said. At their talks in Brussels, Kuleba and Varhelyi discussed the prospect of granting Ukraine the EU candidate status, the ministry said in a statement. "It is …

With Ukraine war, Europe's geopolitical map is moving again
2 years, 9 months ago

With Ukraine war, Europe's geopolitical map is moving again

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The violence of the Russian invasion also spooked historically …

European Parliament accepts Ukraine's application for EU membership
2 years, 9 months ago

European Parliament accepts Ukraine's application for EU membership

India TV News  

Highlights European Parliament today accepted Ukraine's request to become part of EU. Zelensky today received a standing ovation at the European Parliament. One day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky applied for Ukraine's membership to the European Union, the European Parliament today accepted the request. Zelensky today received a standing ovation at the European Parliament, soon after his address was over.

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