European leaders: Russia cannot exercise a veto over Ukraine's accession to the EU or NATO
On August 16, Jin Ten Data reported that European leaders issued a joint statement: Russia should not restrict the Armed Forces of Ukraine or its cooperation with third countries, and Russia cannot exercise a veto over Ukraine's path to joining the EU and NATO. International borders must not be changed by force, and we will continue to support Ukraine. We will continue to strengthen sanctions and broader economic measures to exert pressure on the Russian economy until a just and lasting peace is achieved.