European leaders at odds over fast-tracking of Ukraine's EU membership 

Formally the bloc of 27 countries is supportive of Ukraine joining the EU, but there was strong disagreement on when it should happen.

European Union leaders pose for a group photo at an EU summit at the Chateau de Versailles, in Versailles. Picture: AP Photo/Michel Euler

European leaders are at odds over whether Ukraine should be allowed join the EU quickly at their informal summit in Versailles.

Leaders met until 3am to discuss the EU’s response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.