President Volodymyr Zelenskyy handed over a completed questionnaire for Ukraine’s obtaining of the EU candidate status to Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine Matti Maasikas.

The President of Ukraine noted that our country’s progress towards the EU is taking place at a very tragic time, when many Ukrainians who profess European values are losing their lives.

“However, the people of Ukraine are united by this goal – to feel equal, part of Europe, part of the European Union. It’s an important signal. We believe that we will gain support and become a candidate for accession. After that, the next, final stage will begin. We believe that this procedure will take place in the coming weeks and that it will be positive for the history of our people, given the price it paid on the path to independence and democracy,” the President said.