EU initiates membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova
Green Party's Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock highlighted the significance of initiation of talks, as the EU stands as a 'life-saving policy' for both nations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy underscored that this step would materialize the 'European dream' for his citizens. Typically, these discussions drag on for years, if not generations. For Ukraine, there's a membership guarantee; however, a peaceful resolution with Russia is a precondition.
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Annalena Baerbock, in an accession interview, expressed her enthusiasm about the EU initiating accession talks with Moldova and Ukraine, acknowledging their potential to serve as a 'life-saving policy'. The EU talks are seen as a crucial step towards realizing the 'European dream' by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Despite the historical tendency for these negotiations to span over decades, Baerbock emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum. The upcoming rounds of discussions are scheduled to take place in Kiev, followed by Luxembourg.
