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His words quoted by the publication Funke. "I can not imagine in the coming years either Turkey or Ukraine as a member of the European Union," the diplomat said..
According to the minister, the European Union needs to develop a certain model of interaction with Kiev and Ankara.
Gabriel noted that if Brussels and London can reach an effective agreement that will regulate relations between the European Union and Great Britain after Brexit. According to the same model, it would be possible to build cooperation with Turkey and Ukraine.
So, Turkey "has a desire to improve relations with Europe". He also admitted that the countries could come to a "new, closer form of the customs union".
"However, the situation in Turkey should change," the German minister said..
As previously reported, URA-Inform, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Magerini said that Ukraine has implemented unprecedented reforms in the sphere of economy and politics in recent times.