““This year should be just as effective in the negotiations regarding Ukraine’s accession to the EU as it is necessary for Ukraine, and therefore for the security of our entire Europe””, — write: www.radiosvoboda.org
“We discussed some details of our work with the European Union – regarding the negotiation process. There were the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, government officials, and the Office team. This year should be as productive for us in the negotiations regarding Ukraine’s accession to the EU as it is necessary for Ukraine, and therefore for the security of our entire Europe,” he said.
Zelensky pointed out that Poland presides over the EU in the first half of this year, while Denmark is “our very responsible partners” in the second half.
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“On the Ukrainian side, we will provide everything necessary to take the right steps,” he added.
In addition, a meeting was held on Tuesday with the participation of representatives of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff regarding the needs of the Ukrainian army and preparations for the next meeting in the Rammstein format.
In October 2024, the European Commission stated that Ukraine had fulfilled all the outstanding steps identified in its 2022 conclusion.
In December 2023, the European Council decided to start negotiations on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova to the European Union. The country received the status of a candidate for joining the European Union in June 2022.