EU leaders unanimously support Ukraine's candidacy for membership

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European Union leaders have unanimously voted to approve Ukraine's candidacy to become a member of the bloc.

It's a symbolic moment that aims to cement Ukraine's future as a democratic European state out of Russia's sphere of influence.

But there is still long a long road ahead for achieving full membership, one that could face many hurdles.

Redmond Shannon explains what challenges are still ahead for Ukraine, and how Russia's invasion factors in.