Ukraine's reforms are "deeply impressive" - Ursula von der Leyen
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Ursula von der Leyen called Ukraine's reforms "deeply impressive," noting that Kyiv has fulfilled "almost" all EU requirements for the start of accession talks, which are expected to be announced after the December summit.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that Ukraine has fulfilled "almost" all the requirements set by the EU for to start accession talks, ahead of the most important European Council summit in December. Council summit in December. This was reported by Politico, according to UNN.
Seeing the deep and structural reforms that Ukraine has Ukraine is carrying out during the war, I am deeply impressed
"They have fulfilled all the necessary requirements in almost all all seven steps that we asked them to take... when they became a candidate country," - added the European Commission President.
The EU is expected to announce the start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession after the summit of European leaders in Brussels in mid-December. December.
Earlier this month, von der Leyen said that Ukraine had has fulfilled "more than 90 percent" of the preconditions set by the EU, and Commission recommended opening accession talks with both Ukraine and Moldova.
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NATO member states provided Ukraine with recommendations on priority reforms on the path to membership, including in the 34] fighting corruption, strengthening the rule of law, and supporting human rights and minority rights.
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