The leaders of the 27 EU member states gathered in Brussels on Thursday to discuss the issue of granting Ukraine and Moldova candidate status for membership. Just before 20.30 came the expected message:
“The summit has just decided on candidate status for Ukraine and Moldova. A historic occasion “, writes EU Council President Charles Michel on Twitter and continues:
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomes the decision on twitter:
“It is a unique and historic moment for Ukraine and the EU’s relationship. Ukraine’s future is with the EU. “
The text is updated