Ukraine decides when to discuss concessions and conditions, a spokesman for the European Commission said today in response to a question related to the possibility of future negotiations to end the war initiated by Russia, BTA reports.
The EU supports Ukraine to victory in this defensive war. The solution will be found according to Ukrainian conditions, the spokesman said. He noted that the EU continues to provide all necessary assistance to Kyiv.
This is how he responded to claims circulated in Italian media that unofficially Western countries are discussing the possibility of Kiev ceding to Moscow the areas already captured by Russian forces, and the rest of Ukraine joining NATO. The speaker was asked whether a similar approach could be applied to Ukraine's upcoming accession to the EU. The decisions are entirely in the hands of Ukraine, he summarized.
In March, the EC presented a proposal for a framework for negotiations with Ukraine for EU accession. The proposal is expected to be approved by the Council of the EU in order to start the actual negotiations with Kyiv.