EU candidate status for Ukraine will benefit all parties. But in order to make a decisive decision, Europe must overcome its fear and abandon the stereotypes that Russia has imposed for decades.. This was stated by Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba.

According to the diplomat, the EU summit in June, which will consider the issue of Ukraine, could become historic. Kuleba believes that he has every chance to put an end to Europe's long "

“We are at the finish line to the EU summit, which will decide the fate of the candidate status for Ukraine. Why is this status so important It will legally strengthen Ukraine in the European integration project. This is a bold point after decades of European policy of strategic uncertainty towards Ukraine. Uncertainty that ceased to be constructive. This is the destruction of a long-standing Russian narrative that "

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In addition, Kuleba stressed that the last steps towards obtaining the status of an EU candidate will be the most difficult for the country.. According to the head of the Foreign Ministry, most European countries now understand that making a decision in favor of Ukraine will be a winning step for everyone. However, there are those who are still guided by certain stereotypes and fear..

" We need to jump over the next stereotypes and fears. We actively help European friends in this.

The decisive moment is near,” Kuleba summed up..

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Recall that the Ukrainian authorities expressed hope to receive the status of a candidate for EU membership during the next meeting of the European Council, which will be held on June 23-24. In addition, on the eve of the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen met with Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv. Politicians also discussed Ukraine's prospects at the upcoming EU summit.