President Andrzej Duda said that Poland will stand firmly by Ukraine's side and support it in its fight against Russia. Poland will also help Kyiv on its way to the EU and NATO. He said this during an expanded meeting on the occasion of the Day of Dignity and Freedom, UNN reports with reference to the OP.
Duda recalled that Poland, after the start of Russia's full-scale aggression, called for the immediate granting of Ukraine's candidate status for EU membership.
%%QUOTE_TITLE%%A few days ago, the European Commission recommended to start accession talks with Ukraine. This is a great success and I congratulate you on it. I want to assure you that Poland will stand firmly by your side and support you in your fight against the aggressor. We will help you on your way to the EU and NATO, because we want to see you in our European family as soon as possible- Duda said in a video message.
Addendum
Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna reportedthat some countries are trying to "trade" their expectations in exchange for agreement on Ukraine's EU membership decision.
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