European leaders at an informal summit in Paris next week are expected to try to work out a common position on the prospects for Ukraine's accession to the EU, The Guardian reported on Thursday, citing sources in Brussels.

In particular, according to sources, the leaders will discuss the terms and conditions for the implementation of the Ukrainian application. He noted that currently their positions on this issue are very different.

In addition, it is expected that "by the end of the week" Moldova and Georgia will also submit formal applications for EU membership.