in what is the fastest decision in eu history for ukraine this has been a long time ambition, and president zelensky was quick to react hailing it see how it would benefit kyiv. for ukraine this has been a long time ambition, and president zelensky was quick to react hailing it as an historic moment which will bring victory in the war against russia closer . meanwhile president putin said he was not against the idea because the eu wasn t a military bloc but couldn t see how it would benefit kyiv. here is commission president ursula von der leyen speaking in brussels. we all know that ukrainians are ready to die for the european perspective. we want them to live with us the european dream. let s look at where ukraine is in its eu application. the application has broadly three phases. phase one is the application to become a candidate for eu membership. ukraine submitted their application in march. first they need the european commission to recommend them which
reality is theyjust can t next year. the uk have been offered the chance, let s hope they take it and uk have stepped in before, be busy have before, we have hosted it eight times. let s hope it s the ninth time, and may be scotland will host again. before we go, here s a view that could take your breath away. it s a new suspension bridge in georgia that has opened nearly 800 feet above a canyon and river below. but it s the diamond type structure in the middle of the bridge that official hope will draw the tourists. it doubles as a viewing platform. and if that is still not enough of a thrill, there s a bicycle zipline that runs parallel to the bridge. just don t look down! although, if you are not looking down, why are you on it? ., ~ , it? that dining -like bridge structure in it? that dining -like bridge structure in the it? that dining -like bridge structure in the middle - structure in the middle apparently they are hoping will have a cafe serving coffee or something stronger