EU leaders are widely expected to endorse Ukraine as a candidate country to join the European Union, Euronews reported.

While mostly symbolic, the status represents a stunning geopolitical victory for the war-torn country, which until earlier this year was never considered a serious contender to enter the 27-strong bloc.

The status is set to materialize in a two-day summit in Brussels, where the Ukrainian war, the food crisis, soaring inflation, and Europe's security architecture are set to top the agenda.

"This is a decisive moment for the European Union," said European Council President Charles Michel on Thursday morning. "I’m confident that today we will grant the candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova."

Georgia, however, will be kept on the waiting list until it undergoes important reforms to ensure its political stability.