The European Commission (EU) will provide a clear signal next week. About Ukraine's EU Candidate Status Approval According to Ursula von der Leienne, President of the European Commission On Saturday (June 11) as fighting continues to rage in the eastern and southern parts of the country, Amid Kiev's outcry that the city of Sivyrodonetsk is left with rubble left by the hands of Russian soldiers.
Von der Leienne surprises unannounced visithappyluketo Kiev And said her talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky "will be able to help us finalize our assessment by the end of next week", the first time the EU has given a clear time frame to the public. On the issue of Ukrainian applicant status
Zelenski has tried to pressure the European Union to quickly embrace his country as a member. As a way to reduce Ukraine's geopolitical weaknesses This was revealed in the Russian invasion operations that began on February 24.
However, officials and leaders within the EU Remind that even candidate status has been obtained. True EU membership can take years. or even decades
Von der Leienne, who appeared alongside Zelensky during his second visit to Kiev since the war began. did not receive any words and emphasized the need for further reforms
Zelensky warned it was a "decisive" moment for his country and the EU. “Russia wants to destroy European unity. want to divide Europe and want to weaken Europe Across Europe is the target of Russia. Ukraine is only the first step of this aggression.”
Although some member states remained reticent. But EU leaders are expected to approve Ukraine's candidate status at the June 23-24 summit, but it could come with stricter conditions.
EU and US get active support for Ukraine Deliver both weapons and grants against the invasion of Russian forces. and punishing Moscow with unprecedented heavy economic sanctions.
Zelensky urges allies During the diplomatic offensive which saw him appear before the parliaments of various countries through regular video links as well as at various summits around the world.
Most recently, during the Shangri-La Dialogue Security Conference in Singapore on Saturday (June 11), Zelenski delivered a speech. It underscored the dangers of the global food crisis caused by Russia's lockdown of Ukraine's Black Sea ports.
