EU Summit Focuses on Ukraine's Path to Membership and Necessary Changes

Europe's top diplomats visited Kyiv to show support for Ukraine's war with Russia and its bid to join the European Union. While Ukraine received positive news that it could start official accession talks by the end of the year, there are several obstacles to overcome. These include meeting the EU's standards for democracy and good governance, convincing each member state to support Ukraine's membership, and addressing concerns from countries like Slovakia and Hungary. Additionally, Ukraine's potential economic impact on the bloc and the end of U.S. aid under a new speaker of the House pose further challenges. Despite the odds, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remains determined to achieve EU membership.