Turkey: Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian deputy prime overseeing the country’s push to join the European Union says she’s “100%” certain all 27 EU nations will approve making Ukraine a candidate for membership in the bloc.
In an interview with The Associated Press on Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna said the decision could come as soon as Thursday. Asked how confident she was that Ukraine would be accepted as an EU candidate, she said: “The day before the summit starts, I can say 100%.” Countries that had been skeptical about starting accession talks while Ukraine is fighting Russia’s invasion are now supportive, she said.
The EU’s executive arm endorsed Ukraine’s candidacy last week.
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