progress in fighting corruption. But the recent actions by law enforcement under Zelensky leadership do feel different, stronger. The EU summit also creates pressure and incentives to take stronger measures against corruption. russia continues to use the issue of corruption 11/

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Second, if the EU fails to start some form of a process for Ukraine to join, many Ukrainians might feel betrayed. Ukrainians have been fighting for the European values and it would be a slap in a face, given the behavior of some other European countries, if we are denied 9/

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Spring 2023, the EU will formally provide an assessment about meeting these conditions. This will open the door to formal negotiations if (or once) these conditions are met. 4. Why do Ukrainians want to work on joining the EU now? Don't we have other priorities? A war? 7/

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Three reasons, really. First, the effort to strengthen institutions is complementary to winning the war. Also, any movement towards the EU strengthens the economy by giving it better access to the EU market, which again helps win the war. 8/

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process ASAP. Today, the EU-Ukraine summit has issued a joint statement that outline specific steps towards it. There are seven conditions which were mentioned when the EU granted to Ukraine the candidacy status last year. Most of them have to do with the judicial reform. In 6/

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army to grab some the territory in Donetsk and Luhansk. People have been dying in Ukraine for the idea of being a part of Europe, not russia since 2014. So, we want to formally join the EU. 2. We would like, of course, to be a part of the EU as soon as possible. 4/

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A EU-Ukraine summit took place today in Kyiv. What is Europe for us in Ukraine? Why do we want to join the EU? Why do we deserve to be Europeans? A thread. 1. De facto we are Europeans. We have demonstrated the desire and commitment to Europe since 2014 1/

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"Almost one year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the war is entering a new phase," writes @JosepBorrellF in opinion. "Now, we must continue to give Ukraine the means to defeat the aggressor, restore its sovereignty, and find its place in the EU."

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Ukraine is forming 8 assault brigades based on the National Guard, police, and border guard forces. "Ukraine is preparing for an assault all the way to Crimea and the Black Sea… 8 brigades against one enemy. It's time to take back what's ours," acting Interior Minister Klymenko said.

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