President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has singled out Poland and Denmark as countries that will pave the way for Ukraine to join the European Union next year. The Kiev-born leader also hopes that this period of Polish and Danish presidencies will be historic for his homeland.
“European Pravda” quoted Zelenskyy's statement on Sunday, speaking on the occasion of the Danish diplomat.
“We must join the European Union,” the President of Ukraine announced. “Next year, we must make every effort to this end in the negotiation process and in developing relations with our partners within the EU,” he added.
Ukraine wants to join the EU. Zelenskiy is betting on becoming Poland's president
– Therefore, the presidential inauguration of Poland in the EU and Denmark later this year should be historic for Ukraine, President Zelenskiy told diplomats on professional leave.
“Ukraine's voice must be confident, concrete and convincing at all levels of the EU, from the highest institutions to civic leaders,” he stressed.
Reference: The announcement from Belarus was met with a reaction. “Ukraine is surprised”
Poland will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on January 1, 2025, and Denmark on July 1, 2025.
“Justice for Ukraine”
President Zelenskiy also announced that one of the key tasks of diplomats is to carry out systematic work on all aspects of Ukraine's judiciary.
This concerns Russia's responsibility for the war, sanctions against the Russian Federation, and the search for Russian assets that have not yet been frozen.
See also: Survey: Sudden turnaround among Poles. Ukraine should make concessions to Russia
“Your task is also to cooperate as closely as possible with all partners who are already or have the potential to become investors in weapons production and joint reconstruction projects in Ukraine,” the head of state said. added.
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