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MEPs in Brussels give a standing ovation following their vote in favour of granting candidate status to Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia. IMAGES
EU Council President Charles Michel says he is confident Ukraine will be granted European Union candidate status at today's summit in Brussels. SOUNDBITE
The European Commission recommends war-torn Ukraine be formally named a "candidate" for joining the EU, a move that could open up a years-long path towards joining the bloc. SOUNDBITE
Several explosions sounded early Thursday morning in the centre of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv following an air alert prompted by missiles and drones launched by Russia. IMAGES
US President Joe Biden says during his State of the Union address that Ukraine is capable of stopping Putin if the US provides Kyiv the "weapons it needs to defend itself." SOUNDBITE
Half of Western military aid to Kyiv is delivered late, says Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, as the country struggles with an ammunition shortage. SOUNDBITE
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