Zelenskyy to Macron: It will be important that Ukraine and Moldova transfer in the direction of EU in sync

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has informed his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that it can be crucial for Ukraine and Moldova to proceed progressing in the direction of the EU in a synchronised method.

Supply: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Zelenskyy famous that he had an in depth dialog with Macron about Ukraine’s path to European integration.

"We agreed to work on discovering options that may enable the primary negotiation cluster to be opened as quickly as attainable. It will be important that Ukraine and Moldova proceed to maneuver ahead in sync," the Ukrainian president wrote.

The dialogue additionally lined the functioning of Ukraine’s anti-corruption infrastructure. Zelenskyy assured Macron that the presidential draft legislation ensures the independence and effectiveness of anti-corruption establishments and prevents Russian affect over them.

Zelenskyy additionally knowledgeable Macron of the outcomes of the third assembly with Russia in Istanbul.

"We managed to agree on a brand new prisoner change. We’re awaiting a response to our proposal to carry a gathering on the highest degree by the top of August. Representatives from Europe should be actually current at this assembly," he emphasised.

The leaders additionally mentioned Ukraine’s key defence wants.

"At the start,strengthening our air protection. We want dependable safety towards Russian missiles and drones. We talked concerning the provide of extra missiles for the SAMP/T and Crotale methods," Zelenskyy stated.

Background:

• Moldova goals to start EU accession talks earlier than the parliamentary elections in September as a way to counter Russian disinformation within the nation concerning the EU.
• As a result of Hungary’s blockade of Ukraine’s accession negotiations, there have been issues about splitting the Ukraine-Moldova package deal to keep away from undermining Moldovan President Maia Sandu’s place forward of the elections. Nevertheless, the EU stays optimistic that Hungary’s veto will be overcome shortly after Denmark assumes the EU Council presidency, and this state of affairs has to date been averted.

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