German Foreign Minister Expresses Confidence in Advancing Ukraine's EU Membership in December Summit

Baerbock cites Russia's aggression as the prime reason for Ukraine to join EU, indicating the upcoming December summit could formalize the start of membership talks; Ukraine assures readiness and urges not to let EU's internal reform process hinder its accession progress.

• German Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, expressed confidence in the advancement of Ukraine's bid to join the European Union (EU) in the upcoming December summit.
• Baerbock cited the geo-political consequence of Russia's aggression against Ukraine as the prime reason for Ukraine to join the EU, with the goal to prevent the isolation of Ukraine and other countries like Moldova, Georgia and the Western Balkans.
• Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, highlighted the extensive reforms and legislation Ukraine has passed in alignment with the EU's conditions and is optimistic about opening membership talks.
• Despite EU's internal reform requirements, both Baerbock and Kuleba stressed the importance of not allowing these reforms to hinder the EU's enlargement process.
• Ukraine, after applying for EU membership post Russia's invasion, received candidacy status alongside Moldova, with other Western Balkan countries and Turkey also in the running for accession.

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