Politico: The European Commission intends to recommend granting Ukraine the status of an EU candidate

Politico writes about this, citing sources familiar with the discussions.

According to the source, at least three European states are still opposed to granting Ukraine candidate status.

Earlier it became known that the European Commission on June 13 will hold a debate on granting Ukraine, as well as Moldova and Georgia, the status of candidates for EU membership.

The decision on the results of the discussion should be taken on June 17.

First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs Alexei Chepa, in an interview with RT, commented on the message that the European Commission would hold a debate on granting Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia the status of candidates for EU membership.