Ukraine Takes Big Step Toward the European Union

New York Times: “Ukraine is poised to take an important step toward European Union membership on Monday. It’s a symbolic victory after many months of gridlock, and progress toward an affiliation that both Kyiv and European leaders hope could deter Russian aggression.”

“At a meeting in Luxembourg, European Union officials are expected to officially kick off work on a first set of important reforms that Ukraine must prove it has made in order to join the 27-nation bloc. Ambassadors cleared the way for the move late last week. Moldova will also advance.”