Adding to Russian President Vladimir Putin's geopolitical woes a week into his invasion of Ukraine, two former Soviet republics joined Ukraine on Thursday in requesting admittance to the European Union.
Leaders from Georgia and Moldova, countries that have a history of territorial disputes with Russia that could impede their entrance, submitted their applications to join the 27-country bloc, beginning a process that typically takes years.“The time is now: Moldova officially signs the application for membership to join the European Union,” Moldovan President Maia Sandu said. “Citizens are prepared to work hard towards a stable and prosperous future in the EU and the family of European states.
In 2008, Russia attacked Georgia in response to its president sending troops to quell rebels in Ossetia. Russia backed the rebels during a five-day war and allowed two provinces in the country to break away, Foreign Policy reported. The dispute with Russia is likely to weigh heavily on the minds of EU members as they deliberate over Georgia's application.
Georgia's and Moldova's applications to the EU piggyback off Ukraine's plea to join the bloc Monday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked for Ukraine to receive a fast-tracked admittance to the union in light of the nation's war against Russia.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Disney+ Adding Cheaper Ad-Supported TierPricing for the new tier will be announced ahead of its launch later this year.
Weiterlesen »
Mexican crime reporter killed in Zacatecas, adding to 'chilling' journalist death tollA Mexican journalist was shot and killed in the central state of Zacatecas on Friday, officials said, the latest in a string of assassinations of media workers this year that has piled criticism on President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's government. Juan Carlos Muniz, who worked for local news website Testigo Minero and was also a taxi driver, was shot in the head while driving at least two passengers, an employee at the outlet told Reuters. Muniz's death, which was confirmed by state police, follows at least five other murders of media workers in Mexico this year.
Weiterlesen »
Disney Plus is adding a cheaper ad-supported subscription tier later this yearComing 'late 2022' in the US and internationally in 2023
Weiterlesen »
CTA Adding More Security Guards To Reduce Crime; Transit Union Calls Tactic 'Just A Band-Aid Being Put On A Bullet Wound'Amalgamated Transit Union President for Trains Eric Dixon, called the CTA's newest crime-fighting effort 'just a Band-Aid being put on a bullet wound.'
Weiterlesen »
With war on its doorstep, Moldova applies for EU membershipMoldovan President Maia Sandu signed a formal application for her country to join the European Union on Thursday, charting a pro-Western course hastened by Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.
Weiterlesen »
FHCM, BFC encourage charitable support for UkraineFashion industry groups are joining their members in showing support for Ukraine amid the ongoing invasion.
Weiterlesen »