Ukraine is a very large country that influences the development of the situation in the region.
Ukraine has already become a regional champion in terms of European integration. Our citizens have repeatedly proved that we are a nation that is part of the European family, said in an interview with ZN.UA Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Olga Stefanishina.
“We are a very big country that influences the development of the situation in the region. Therefore, Ukraine's integration into the EU as a candidate for membership should not be tied to the internal problems of the European Union or relations with the Western Balkans “, – she stressed. span>
The Deputy Prime Minister added that the Ukrainian government understands that these issues need to be addressed.
< span style = "font-weight: 400;"> “ But these problems are in no way tied to the status of the candidate of Ukraine “, – she emphasized.
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