During a meeting with European Council President Charles Michel, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal emphasized the importance of adopting the draft negotiation framework for Ukraine's accession to the EU as soon as possible. The Ukrainian minister announced this on social media, UNN reports.
Met with President of the European Council Charles Michel in Brussels. Thanked for financial support for Ukraine and the December decision to open EU accession negotiations. Emphasized the importance of adopting a negotiating framework as soon as possible
The prime minister also welcomed the European Council's decision to establish a €5 billion fund to help Ukraine as part of the European Peace Fund.
In addition, according to Shmyhal, the officials also discussed the importance of legal and practical solutions to the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's needs.
Recall
On March 12 , the European Commission presented to the EU Council proposals for a draft negotiation framework for Ukraine and Moldova's accession to the EU.
After the EU Council adopts the negotiation framework, the rotating Presidency of the EU Council will present the agreed common EU position at the first intergovernmental conference with each country, marking the official start of accession negotiations.
Politico reported that despite the European Commission's proposal of a negotiating framework now, an agreement to start formal negotiations is unlikely before the June 2024 European Parliament elections.