EU-Ukraine partnership treaty not to infringe on Russia's interests, says EU Council president
The European Union has again said that the Association Agreement with Ukraine is not intended to put Russia at a disadvantage, but will only benefit the latter.
"Geography and history will always mean [Ukraine has] a special relationship with Russia, of course we acknowledge that. We have made it abundantly clear that the European Union's agreements with partner countries in the region are not at Russia's expense. On the contrary, it is also set to benefit from it," European Council President Herman Van Rompuy said at a press conference in Brussels on Friday following the European Council.
"At the end of the day, this is not about relations with either Brussels or Moscow. It is about the Ukrainians finding agreement among themselves, charting together a course for their own country," he said.
Advertising
Advertising
MORE ABOUT
Shmyhal discusses with Irish counterpart Ukraine's integration into NATO, EU
15:53, 30.04.2024
Shells within Czech initiative to begin to arrive in Ukraine at end of May – Borrell
20:55, 22.04.2024
Stefanchuk: Ukraine expects due to mandate of Council of Europe Commissioner, rights of Ukrainians affected by Russian aggression to be protected
21:44, 16.04.2024
EU leaders at summit to talk about further support for Ukraine; Zelenskyy to address them
18:56, 16.04.2024
EU doesn't draw parallels between defense of Israel against Iranian missiles and situation in Ukraine
17:25, 16.04.2024
LATEST
Russia not invited to Peace Summit at this stage, peace process without Russia unthinkable – Swiss FDFA
15:32, 02.05.2024
Klitschko to take part in Summit of Mayors of European Cities dedicated to Europe Day
15:28, 02.05.2024
Enemy didn't break through to Siversky Donets-Donbas canal, situation in Chasiv Yar area controlled, second defense line reinforced – Khortytsia Group
15:04, 02.05.2024
Ukrainian Defense Forces improve tactical position in Serebriansky forestry area – Khortytsia Task Force