Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed Thursday as “a unique and historic moment” the attribution to Ukraine of the official status of a candidate for membership of the European Union (EU), a decision expected by kyiv in the midst of the Russian invasion.
“It is a unique and historic moment in relations between Ukraine and the EU,” he welcomed Zelensky on his official social network account. twitterstating that, in his opinion, “Ukraine’s future lies within the EU”.
We sincerely congratulate the decision of the EU leaders in #EUCO grant ???????? candidate status. It is a unique and historic moment in ?????????-????????? relations. Grateful to @CharlesMichel, @vonderleyen and EU leaders for their support. Ukraine’s future lies within the EU. #EmbraceUkraine https://t.co/o6dJVmTQrn
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) June 23, 2022
“I sincerely appreciate the decision of the EU leaders in the European Council to grant Ukraine the status of a candidate (…). grateful to [presidente do Conselho Europeu] Carlos Michel, to [presidente da Comissão Europeia] Ursula von der Leyen and EU leaders for their support,” he added.
Charles Michel announced that the EU Heads of State and Government agreed on Thursday to grant the status of candidates to Ukraine and also to Moldova, speaking of a “historic moment”.
“Wake up. The European Council has just decided to grant EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova,” announced Charles Michel at the twitter.
Agreement #EUCO has just decided on EU candidate status for Ukraine and Moldova.
The historical moment.
Today marks a crucial step on your way to the EU.
Congratulations @ZelenskyyUa Y @sandumaiamd and the people of Ukraine ??????? Y ????????
Our future is together.
— CharlesMichel (@CharlesMichel) June 23, 2022
He added: “This is a historic moment. It represents an essential step on their way to the EU.”
also through the twitterUrsula von der Leyen spoke of a “good day for Europe”, hailing the approval of European leaders.
Today is a good day for Europe.
congratulations to the president @ZelenskyyUA President @sandumaiamd and prime minister @GharibashviliGe
Your countries are part of our European family.
And today’s historic decision by the Leaders confirms this. pic.twitter.com/lAkv8Bq5fs
– Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) June 23, 2022
Source: Observadora
