Ukraine is rapidly moving towards unification with the European Union. This was stated by Prime Minister Denys Shmihal in an interview with Facts ICTV.

The Head of Government noted that the Versailles right received by Ukraine for an accelerated procedure for obtaining the status of a candidate for accession to the EU is one of the stages on the way to full membership. Therefore, it is very important to fulfill some requirements and be integrated into the European markets..

Denys Shmihal emphasized that Ukraine has already concluded an open skies agreement with the EU and technically joined the European energy network ENTSO-E.

“Now we have begun work on a full-fledged commercial connection, that is, to work on the common market. And there is even the first contract for the export of electricity to the EU - 200 MW. This is a huge European integration progress,” the Prime Minister said..

As the head of government noted, Ukraine continues to move towards the European Union, in particular, it is rapidly working on joint customs, joint transit traffic, an agreement on conformity assessment and acceptability of industrial products..

The Prime Minister also said that President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and EU High Representative Josep Borrell will provide Ukraine with a questionnaire during their visit to Kyiv.

“This is a bureaucratic document that will allow you to get the status of a candidate for EU membership.. Other countries have been moving towards this for years, some for decades. We understand that Europe gives us good signals and is waiting for us in the European Union. This inspires many people,” said Denis Shmihal.