President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi in his speech on Saturday evening said that Ukraine has come a long way in the perspective of joining the European Union, noting that the necessary transformations of the state are ongoing, News.ro reports.

• “A very important visit took place today. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. Even before the European Commission’s report on our compliance with the recommendations on the opening of accession negotiations. We expect such a political decision during this year.”

• During the year, we very actively implemented these recommendations. We have adopted legislation, we have implemented systemic solutions and we are strengthening our state institutions. We give law enforcement and anti-corruption bodies more opportunities for effective work. I also touched on the problems of national communities. The entire spectrum defined by the European Commission”.

• “However, I want to emphasize that this is not what someone in Europe, from Brussels, is saying to Ukraine. The transformation of our state is what we ourselves need.”

Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine can achieve significant results when it works together and confidently.

• “Ukraine has come a long way – from the moment when many did not believe in the possibility of our joining the European Union during a full-scale war, to the record-breaking rapid acquisition of the status of a candidate country and the fulfillment of the necessary conditions for the opening of negotiations.”

• “This is proof every time that Ukraine can achieve significant results when it works together, confidently, in the interests of our independence and all Ukrainians. We continue to transform our state in order to be truly ready for full accession to the EU, adapting all our institutions, all our standards to European norms.”

From now on, “we understand what next steps our country will take,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy added.

• “Today, after the meeting with Ursula von der Leyen, I already mentioned some of them, such as the bill that gives more opportunities for the specialized anti-corruption prosecutor’s office to work effectively, and the law on lobbying, which needed to be adopted decades ago. ago. We will also look into other necessary aspects.”

• “All of us in Ukraine should get used to the fact that our internal policy is the policy of European integration, and this is what brings us closer to the moment when the Ukrainian flag will stand in Brussels alongside all the other flags of the member states. EU. Today I heard positive signals from the President of the European Commission regarding our progress towards the start of negotiations.”

• “Of course, we discussed all our fundamental issues: long-term and diverse support for Ukraine, new sanctions against the occupier, our joint efforts regarding frozen Russian assets, which should be aimed at compensating for the damage caused by Russian aggression.”

• “I thank President von der Leyen for her strong and determined support.”

Zelenskyi also said that on Saturday morning, together with Ursula von der Leyen, he congratulated railway workers on a professional day.

• “Now, during a large-scale war, it became obvious to everyone how important the work of our railway workers is for the country and for the normal life of our people.”

• It is not only about transport, but also about one of the cornerstones of our sustainability. This is the salvation of people. This is often due to the heroism of the many men and women who, under constant threat, especially in the first weeks of full-scale war, continued to work for the good of our people and our defense.”

• “It is important to remember each of those who dedicated their lives to the cause of Ukraine’s stability. Different people. Our heroes are on the front line. People from different professions who contribute. We should be grateful. We must maintain unity. We must take care to walk together on the path that fate has assigned to us. Let’s protect Ukraine and give our children and grandchildren a guaranteed safe life.”

• “Glory to all who fight for Ukraine! Warriors, thank you! Thank you to everyone who helps us!”

• “Ukraine is and will remain independent and free. I am sure of that,” he added.

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