The European Union has the right to participate in negotiations on ending Russia's war against Ukraine, as Ukraine's membership in the EU is already a done deal. In addition, the EU is a key geopolitical player that has the right to have its own position in this process.
This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna, answering a question about the role of the EU in the negotiations, UNN reports .
Because Ukraine's membership in the European Union is not an idea, not a dream, not a slogan. It is a decision that has already been made, and, accordingly, it is also a guarantee of security
According to Stefanishyna, the EU is one of the key geopolitical players, so it has the right to its own position and a place at the negotiating table.
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