Ukraine completes application to join EU, President Zelensky talks about important battle
“Today, I can say that the Ukrainian side has completed the application,” Zhovkva confirmed, adding that the European Commission (EC) would need to make recommendations regarding Ukraine’s compliance with the criteria. required members.
“We expect the EC to make…positive recommendations. The rest will belong to EU member states,” said Mr. Zhovkva.
According to Zhovkva, Ukraine is expected to be included in the list of candidate countries in June, when the European Council meets.
After that, EU accession talks will officially begin and once this is done, Kiev can discuss Ukraine’s full membership, he added.
Deputy Chief of the Office of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, Mr. Ihor Zhovkva. Photo: Reuters
For her part, EC President Ursula von der Leyen recently urged EU countries to donate weapons to Ukraine, including heavy weapons, so that this country can cope with Russia’s military campaign, according to the newspaper. Bild am Sonntag.
The statement comes as many European countries appear to be hesitant to provide heavy weapons, such as planes or tanks, to Ukraine, fearing that the move could escalate the conflict. escalated, pushing the member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) into direct conflict with Russia.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Photo: AP
Ukraine is determined not to give in to its territory
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky last week emphasized to the radio CNN that Kiev would not give in to territory in the East to end the conflict with Russia.
President Zelensky also announced that Ukraine’s army is ready to fight Russian forces in the Donbas region in a battle that he asserts could affect the outcome of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
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