War in Ukraine: first response this Friday on EU membership, the situation live – The Independent

On the 117th day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian forces are still struggling in the Donbass (eastern part of the country) where fighting remains concentrated around the key towns of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk.
Following the visit of the French and Romanian presidents and the Italian and German prime ministers to Kyiv, Ukraine is awaiting an initial response from the 27 to its request for granting the status of candidate for membership.Follow the evolution of the location below.