What hurdles do Ukraine and Moldova face on the path to EU membership?
By DW
26 June 2022 |
8:31 am
The European Commission has recommended candidate status for Ukraine. Just over three months after being invaded by Russia, Kyiv has cleared the first hurdle on the road to membership.
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