As Moldova overtakes Ukraine in reforms, Brussels is set to reveal a verdict on Kiev's EU progress.
The European Commission is due to publish its expected annual reports on how far potential EU member states have progressed towards joining the bloc.
The so-called expansion package, which will be presented on November 4, is expected to include accession roadmaps for the most advanced candidates - including Ukraine.
As Brussels prepares to grade Kyiv's work and outline what still needs to be done, here are the key things to watch out for.
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