Ukraine is one step closer to joining the European Union. All 27 EU leaders have given their backing to Kyiv's bid to become a candidate for membership of the bloc at a summit in Brussels.
It's been hailed as an important and historic moment for the war-torn country, but the road from Kyiv to Brussels may still be long and winding. EU leaders also offered candidate status to Moldova.
Ira Spitzer is at those talks in the Belgian capital and brings us this update.
IN: Ukraine's candidate status..