EU-European Union Chairman Von der Leyen has indicated that the EU executive body, the European Commission, will soon conclude a written opinion on the application for membership in Ukraine.
If all EU member states agree on this opinion as a basis for judgment, Ukraine will be recognized as a "candidate member state" that is a prerequisite for the start of negotiations.
EU President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Kieu, the capital of Ukraine, on the 11th, and after meeting with President Zelensky, held a joint press conference.
President Zelensky said, "Russia is trying to divide and weaken Europe, and the whole of Europe is targeted," and appealed to recognize Ukraine, which applied for EU membership, as a "candidate country". ..
The EU executive body, the European Commission, is currently compiling a written opinion on Ukraine's application for accession, and Chairman Von der Leyen said, "Today's discussions have made it possible to finish the work by next weekend." , Showed the prospect of compiling a written opinion soon.
If all EU member states agree on this opinion as a basis for judgment, Ukraine will be recognized as a "candidate country" that is a prerequisite for the start of negotiations.
EU member states are expected to discuss Ukraine's application for membership at a summit meeting later this month.