EU Commission President Supports Ukraine’s Accession to European Union

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, expressed support for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union “in the long term.” In response to a Euronews correspondent, she stated: “They are one of us and we want them to be in the Union.”

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, expressed support for “Ukraine’s accession to the European Union in the long term” during a press conference on Sunday, March 27.

Von der Leyen, responding to a question from Euronews correspondent, emphasized the areas of cooperation between the European Union and Ukraine, stressing that Ukraine is part of the European Union in the long term. She added: “They are one of us and we want them to be in the Union.”

Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, also announced a phone call with von der Leyen on Sunday evening. In a tweet, Zelensky outlined the main points of the telephone conversation as specific decisions to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities, substantial financial assistance, and Ukraine’s membership in the European Union.

Source: DW