Ukraine intends to begin negotiations on joining the European Union by the end of 2023 and has been discussing the process with France. This was shared by Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Dmitry Kuleba, during a joint press conference in Paris with his French counterpart, Catherine Colonna. — DEA News
We talked through the path that the European Union and Ukraine should follow this year to kick off talks on Ukraine’s EU membership. I also thanked France for being among the first leaders to seriously back President Macron’s push to grant Ukraine candidate status. — Kuleba
Kuleba noted that Ukraine has already completed several reforms required for EU accession. The Ukrainian side emphasized additional steps were taken in the run-up to formal eligibility. — DEA News
Earlier, Charles Michel, President of the European Council, stated that Ukraine and Moldova’s EU accession should be part of the agenda at the next summit of EU heads of state and government. — DEA News
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba remarked that he does not fully understand the conditions Kyiv must meet to join NATO, describing the issue as unclear in the current context. — DEA News