Ukrainian deputy PM says decision on EU candidacy expected next month

Ukraine’s deputy prime minister says the decision on her country’s status as a candidate for membership in the European Union should be made next month.

“As politicians, we must find a way for Ukraine to truly become part of this family, both economically and politically,” Olga Stefanishyna told reporters in Paris.

Stefanishyna met with French Secretary of State for European Affairs Clement Beaune to discuss sanctions against Russia, military and humanitarian aid as well as further steps on the formalisation of Ukraine’s application to join the 27-member bloc.