Zelenskyy calls opening of EU accession talks cluster significant support for Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed the decision by EU member states to schedule intergovernmental conferences with Ukraine and Moldova for Monday 15 June.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: Zelenskyy first thanked everyone fighting for Ukraine, working for the Ukrainian state and helping defend its national interests. He also expressed gratitude to all EU partners and to each European leader "for this strong step for the sake of Europe".

Quote: "Ukraine is defending itself and, in doing so, all of Europe – the idea that European nations can live united, free, and in peace.

As we have said, Ukraine is doing what is necessary, and it is important that the EU is also keeping its word. The opening of the first cluster is significant political and moral support for our state and our people."

Details: The president added that all necessary steps had also been taken to open the remaining negotiating clusters.

"We also congratulate Moldova on this step, which we are taking together," Zelenskyy said.

Background:

• On 12 June, the European Union officially confirmed the launch of accession negotiations with Ukraine.
• Prior to that, Ukraine fulfilled the final requirement set by Hungary for the opening of the first accession talks cluster.

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