BACKING UKRAINE Ukrainian soldiers ride on an armored personnel carrier on a road of the eastern Luhansk region on Friday, June 23, 2022. European Union leaders on Friday agreed to grant ‘candidate status’ to Ukraine and Moldova, in a show of support in the face of Russia’s war, EU chief Charles Michel said. AFP PHOTO
BRUSSELS: European Union leaders granted candidate status Thursday to Ukraine and Moldova in a strong show of support against Russia's invasion, as the United States said it was sending Kyiv more high-precision rocket systems.