"Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia will have to 'homework' before they move on to the next stage in the process of joining the European Union," RIA Novosti quoted her as saying.

These reforms "are needed by the countries themselves, it is good for their development," she added.

On June 23, the EU summit agreed on the status of candidates for joining the union for Ukraine and Moldova.

The European Union is also ready to grant Georgia the status of a candidate for joining the bloc, but for this a number of conditions must be met.