EU's von der Leyen discussed Ukraine's path to EU membership with Zelenskiy
Ursula von der Leyen met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to discuss Ukraine's EU membership prospects. They emphasized the importance of the upcoming weeks for advancing the accession process. Zelenskiy highlighted Ukraine's commitment to necessary reforms and the potential for progress following recent political changes in Hungary.
- ▪Ursula von der Leyen discussed Ukraine's EU membership with President Zelenskiy.
- ▪The coming weeks are crucial for advancing Ukraine's accession process.
- ▪Zelenskiy has indicated that Ukraine is making reforms necessary for EU membership.
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EU's von der Leyen discussed Ukraine's path to EU membership with ZelenskiySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives to attend an informal European leaders' summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus April 23, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou/File PhotoPublished May 28, 2026, 03:24 AMUpdated May 28, 2026, 03:24 AMBRUSSELS, May 27 - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she had discussed Ukraine's path to EU membership with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy."The coming weeks will be important to take decisive steps forward in the accession process," she said in a post on social media platform X.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz earlier this month suggested permitting Ukraine "associate"…
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