Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission’s President, stated that she supports Ukraine's accession to the European Union. This was reported by Euronews.
"Ukraine participates in some European processes, for example, in the integration of the Ukrainian market into the EU single market. We work very closely, for example, in energy sector and other areas. In future, Ukraine must join the EU. This country is one of us and we want to see Ukraine in the European family, " - von der Leyen said.
The head of the European Commission did not specify how fast this accession could happen.
"We have a process with Ukraine, for example, the integration of the Ukrainian market into a single market. Also, we have a very close cooperation in the energy area," she said.
At the same time, von der Leyen believes that the trust in Vladimir Putin and his regime is "completely broken and undermined."
"Of course, it is important that the Ukrainian side agrees to peace talks and that the conditions will be aligned with Ukrainian interests. In general, it is always better to hold peace talks than to fight. But trust in President Putin is completely broken and undermined."
To recall, earlier Polish President Andrzej Duda called for Ukraine's accelerated accession to the EU.