A victory that motivates and inspires: Zelensky reacts to the European Council's decision to start negotiations on Ukraine's accession

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the decision of the European Council to start negotiations on Ukraine's accession and emphasized that it was an inspiring victory, UNN reports.

"Ukraine's victory. A victory for the whole of Europe. A victory that motivates, inspires and strengthens," President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the decision of the European Council to start negotiations on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova.

In addition, Zelenskyy congratulated Moldova and added that "history is made by those who do not get tired of fighting for freedom."

"A decision has been made ... to open negotiations on Ukraine and Moldova's accession to the EU.

I thank everyone who worked to make this happen and everyone who helped. I congratulate every Ukrainian on this day. I also congratulate Moldova and personally Maia Sandu. History is made by those who do not get tired of fighting for freedom," Zelensky summarized.

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In addition, the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal commented on the European Council's decision. 

"With this decision, the European Union has also highly appreciated the reforms we have made in recent years and the implementation of all the recommendations of the European Commission.  The road ahead is not easy. We are united and ready to go through it as quickly as possible. Ukraine will be a member of the EU!" Shmyhal emphasized.

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As reported by European Council President Charles Michel, the European Council has decided to start accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova.