The European Union has voted to approve Ukraine's candidacy to become a member state. Here's what it means.
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But Ukraine is only a candidate, not a member state yet, and there are still hurdles to surpass before Ukrainians join the bloc.Ukraine's ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko told SBS News that he was excited about the economic opportunities his country would enjoy if it became an EU member state.
Ms McIntyre said the benefits Ukrainians would see are mainly "easier travel throughout Europe and the economic benefits of being part of the EU system". Decisions made at the EU level involve the European Parliament, European Council, The Council and the European Commission, which represents the interests of the EU as a whole.What would Ukrainian membership mean for Russia?"It strengthens Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia, in the face of Russian imperialism. And it strengthens the EU," she said, referring to the bloc's approval for Moldova's candidacy and a further step towards Georgia's.
"However, to the extent that Russia’s war is predicated on Putin’s colonialist goals, 'returning' Russian land to Russia, Ukraine’s official candidature has important symbolic ramifications.Mr Myroshnychenko said EU membership would be one step closer to ending Mr Putin's regime, which he called an "existential threat".
However, the BBC reported that his spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, says the Kremlin will give the application "increased attention" because the EU is considering forming its own defence force.
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