Ukraine launches the Embrace Ukraine campaign in support of EU membership.

 Ukraine is launching a communication campaign, “Embrace Ukraine. Strengthen the Union”, which aims to provide support in the process of European integration, obtaining candidate status for EU membership, reported gov.ua. It is noted that Ukraine already has unprecedented support among EU citizens. The majority (66%) believe that Ukraine should join the EU when it is ready, and 71% say Ukraine is part of the European family. “It is important that the leaders of the EU member states hear the citizens’ voice and make the necessary decision on the legal consolidation of Ukraine’s status as a candidate country,” the Ukrainian government said.