Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and António Costa, President of the European Council, to discuss the progression of Ukraine’s bid for European Union membership. The meeting focused on outlining concrete next steps required for Ukraine to formally begin accession negotiations. While specific details of the discussed measures weren’t immediately released, the talks signal continued momentum in Ukraine’s pursuit of closer ties with the EU. This follows the European Commission’s recommendation to grant Ukraine candidate status in 2022. The discussions underscore the EU’s ongoing support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict. Further progress hinges on Ukraine implementing key reforms related to rule of law and anti-corruption measures, as stipulated by the EU. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine’s European future.