Zelensky, von der Leyen coordinate positions ahead of EU Council meeting

The President of Ukraine said this in a post on the social network X, Ukrinform reports.

“I keep in regular contact with President of the Eurean Commission Ursula von der Leyen from wherever I go in the world. During our call today, we coordinated positions ahead of the Eurean Council summit. I reiterated my gratitude for the positive assessment of our work to implement all of the Commission’s recommendations. We count on positive decisions regarding the Ukraine Facility and ening EU accession negotiations,” Zelensky wrote.

He stressed that Eure must defend its values and unity decisively.

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“I know we can always rely on the President of the Eurean Commission in this regard,” Zelensky added.

As reported, in December, the Eurean Council will meet in Brussels, where EU leaders are expected to decide on the creation of a special EUR 50 billion Ukraine Fund as part of the EU's multiannual budget for 2024-2027. Another important outcome of the summit may be the EU's decision to start negotiations with Ukraine and Mdova on EU membership.

Photo: President’s Office