expressions of support for a possible fast tracking to allow ukraine to perhaps become an accession candidate from some countries in eastern europe. poland, the baltic states, the czech republic and a number of other countries put out a statement yesterday saying that they would support perhaps fast tracking this process. in other countries noticeably in the west of the european union has said this isn't the moment to be doing that. speaking after mr zelensky�*s address, the european commission president said this. the destiny of ukraine is at stake but our— the destiny of ukraine is at stake but our own fate also lies in the balance — for the first time ever ursula von leyen said the eu would be using funds from the european budget to provide ukraine with military equipment — pledging 1 billion euros to the crisis, that is e500m to purchase and deliver equipment and e500m for humanitarian aid. let's hear more.