Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said that Kiev was moving “as quickly as possible” to implement the European Commission’s recommendations on joining the European Union (EU), emphasizing the country’s readiness to join the political union. His words are quoted by “European Truth” in an address to the board of European commissioners meeting in Brussels.
“Ukraine moved as quickly as possible by implementing the seven recommendations of the European Commission to enable a political solution to start membership negotiations as early as this year,” Zelensky said in a statement. said.
He also notes that Ukraine has done “a lot, even much more than expected” in the context of the armed conflict.
Zelensky emphasized that Kiev does not need political reductions, but shows the necessary tempo for EU accession.
“The priority for Ukraine is to be ready for the political decision to start EU membership negotiations this year. “I hope the same will happen for the European Union,” he said.
Formerly Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olga Stefanishyna reportedHe said that his country would be ready to join the EU in the 2024-2025 period, and that the country’s participation in NATO could occur earlier.
Previously It was learned that they demanded the start of negotiations regarding Ukraine’s accession to the EU in the Czech Republic.