Zelensky: Ukraine close to realizing its goal – joining EU

Ukraine is finally close to realizing its long-standing goal of joining the European Union.

That’s according to President Volodymyr Zelensky, who delivered a video address to the nation on Friday, April 9.

“We also talked today about the time needed for Ukraine's full accession to the European Union,” he said.

“Today we received a questionnaire from the European Commission. Finally. A questionnaire the answers to which will be the basis for preparing the conclusion of the European Commission on Ukraine's readiness for EU membership negotiations. Our Government will prepare answers qualitatively and very quickly. I think in a week. Next is the conclusion of the European Commission, which will be prepared in the next few months. And then there will be the decisions of the member states and the negotiations on accession,” said the president.

Zelensky said he was “convinced of our success on this path.”

“I am convinced that we are finally close to realizing our long-standing goal. Ukraine will be one of the equals in our common European home. Ukraine will be a member of the European Union. A peaceful, sovereign, rebuilt state. We will provide it. There is no doubt,” the Ukrainian leader noted.

He added that Ukraine is also preparing for Saturday’s mass event in Warsaw, which will take place within the initiative of President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau – Stand for Ukraine.