Ukraine’s top EU negotiator says war-torn country won’t seek ‘discount’ on entry commitments
Ukraine’s lead negotiator to join the European Union says the war-torn country is on an “irreversible” course of Western integration after the EU agreed to formally start entry negotiations this week
By Hanna Arhirova And Derek Gatopoulos
Published - Jun 24, 2024, 01:46 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 24, 2024, 01:46 AM EDT
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s top official for Europe says the war-torn country is on an “irreversible” course of Western integration after the European Union agreed to formally start entry negotiations this week.
The decision to launch accession talks this week is a “big day” for her country, Olga Stefanishyna, the deputy prime minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration, said.
“This is the utmost will of the Ukrainian people. And this is the irreversibility. And you’ve seen Ukrainians stand up for their choice,” Stefanishyna said, speaking in Kyiv Sunday.
It was her first interview since being appointed chief negotiator for EU accession.
