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May 21, 2024 · What does the EU say about Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine? The EU and its member states strongly condemn Russia's brutal war of aggression against Ukraine and the illegal annexation of Ukraine's Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. They also condemn Belarus' involvement in Russia's military aggression.
Apr 22, 2022 · Ukraine was once part of the Soviet Union, and is now a buffer between Russia and European members of NATO, a military alliance led by the U.S. Sky News security and defense editor Deborah Haynes ...
Feb 28, 2023 · Ukraine also applied for EU membership days after Russia invaded, and gained candidate status in June. "Nato allies have agreed that Ukraine will become a member of our alliance, but at the same ...
Jun 1, 2023 · Part of Russia’s premise for its invasion of Ukraine was to fend off NATO from expanding close to its borders. Even though Ukraine is not a member of the alliance, and NATO has insisted that it ...
Jul 14, 2023 · On 28 February 2022, Ukraine presented its application for EU membership. On 17 June, the European Commission presented its Opinion on Ukraine's applications, recommending to the Council that Ukraine should be given the perspective to become a member of the EU and granted candidate status, on the understanding that a certain number of steps are taken.
Jun 22, 2023 · 06/22/2023 June 22, 2023. European affairs ministers say Ukraine and Moldova are making progress in trying to become EU members, while Georgia needs to make more effort.
May 18, 2022 · During a surprise visit to Kyiv on April 8, the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen confirmed Europe’s commitment to answer Ukraine’s call for joining the European Union. Just a few days after the beginning of the Russian invasion, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky officially submitted a request to gain EU membership.
