EU countries have agreed to start a lengthy process of reviewing membership applications submitted by Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova after
Last week, former Soviet republics filed symbolic bids to join the bloc after the Kremlin launched an offensive into Ukraine.
This move by 27 member states is the first step in a notoriously difficult decision-making process to admit new members to the bloc, which could take years.
EU leaders will discuss Ukraine’s membership bid in the coming days, European Council President Charles Michel tweeted.
Continued close contact with President @ZelenskyyUa
The #EU stands firmly by #Ukraine’s side in efforts to alleviate humanitarian suffering inflicted by Russia’s aggression and ensure nuclear safety.
— Charles Michel (@eucopresident) March 7, 2022