Today, with the unanimous consent of all member states, the European Union has sent a clear signal: Ukraine and Moldova belong to Europe. The first negotiating cluster has been opened—the path to the European Union is irrevocably open.
While Russia continues to try to redraw borders through force and blackmail, Europe is building bridges. While Putin fires missiles at civilians, we are opening doors to peace, prosperity, and sovereignty. Ukraine will not merely survive—it will become part of the world’s strongest community of peace and shared values.
This is more than a diplomatic step; it is a strategic defeat for the Kremlin.
Putin’s war has achieved the exact opposite of what he intended: Ukraine is bringing Europe closer together and will soon stand at its very heart.
Welcome to the club, Ukraine. Welcome to the club, Moldova.