Zelensky and European Council's president discuss starting EU membership negotiations for Ukraine at end of year
In Vilnius, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, the possibility of starting negotiations on Ukraine's EU membership at the end of the year.
The head of state announced this on Telegram.
"I had a good conversation with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel. The main thing discussed was our possibility of opening negotiations on membership in the European Union at the end of this year. Thank you for your support," Zelensky said.
For reference:
On February 28, 2022, President Volodymyr Zelensky signed the application for Ukraine's membership in the European Union.
On June 23 last year, the heads of state and government of the European Union adopted a decision to grant Ukraine the status of a candidate country for EU membership.
At the same time, the European Commission provided seven recommendations, the implementation of which is necessary for the further European integration of Ukraine.
