(VOVWORLD) -EU leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Kiev on Friday at their first summit since the Russia-Ukraine conflict broke out. All eyes are now on the event which is considered pivotal for Ukraine's efforts to join the EU.
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The leaders focused discussion on Ukraine’s European path and the accession process.
Earlier, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Ukraine is preparing to present the results of the implementation of all seven recommendations of the EC at the Ukraine-EU Summit and expects the EU to positively assess Ukraine’s efforts. The security situation, implementation of President Zelensky's Peace Formula and post-war reconstruction will also be considered. The parties are expected to sign several documents at the summit and make a joint statement following the summit, Kuleba noted.
While there’s no end in sight to the conflict in Ukraine, the summit is expected to send a message of solidarity and encourage the Kiev government to continue its necessary efforts to become an EU member.
Ukraine applied for EU membership in February 2022 and was granted EU candidate status in June the same year. Dozens of EU senior officials visiting Kiev has reaffirmed the bloc's commitment to military, financial, and political support for Ukraine.