Ukraine has fulfilled all its obligations to start accession talks with the European Union - now it's a step for the EU.
The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has stated this on X.
She emphasized that despite the war, Kyiv continues to implement reforms.
"Under relentless fire, Ukraine is passing reform after reform. This is why the Commission defends the opening of the first cluster of negotiation. Ukraine has delivered – now we must too. Because the accession process is based on merit. And Ukraine merits moving forward," she wrote.
Yesterday, June 26, it became known that the European Union Summit was unable to reach a common opinion on relations and further rapprochement with Ukraine due to a veto from Hungary, European Pravda reports.
All EU states, except Hungary, claim that the European Council "confirms Ukraine's inalienable right to choose its own destiny" and "unwaveringly supports Ukraine's path to EU membership." They also highly praised the pace of reforms related to the accession process and welcomed "significant progress."
All EU members, except Hungary, also agreed to take note of "the Commission's assessment that Ukraine is ready to open the Foundations cluster." However, the formal opening of cluster negotiations requires unanimous consent from all 27 EU members.
Recall that Orbán previously stated that NATO cannot have business in Ukraine, since it is not a member of the Alliance, and his task is to keep it that way.
Orbán also believes that Ukraine's accession to the EU will lead to the bankruptcy of Hungary.
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