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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
The US Congress gives Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a standing ovation as he begins an address to lawmakers on Russia's invasion of his country. IMAGES
US lawmakers give a standing ovation to the Ukrainian people as President Joe Biden voices unity with the eastern European country during his State of the Union address. SOUNDBITE
EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel as well as the current EU presidency, the Prime Minister of Slovenia Janez Jansa greet the leaders from the so-called Eastern Partnership -- Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan -- who are meeting with the 27 heads of EU countries a day before a full EU summit. IMAGES