{"id":1389522,"date":"2026-06-17T10:22:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T07:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/?p=1389522"},"modified":"2026-06-16T09:37:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T06:37:31","slug":"budanov-opening-of-eu-accession-talks-marks-beginning-of-ukraine-s-european-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/en\/budanov-opening-of-eu-accession-talks-marks-beginning-of-ukraine-s-european-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Budanov: Opening of EU Accession Talks Marks Beginning of Ukraine\u2019s European Future"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>The launch of the first negotiation cluster in Ukraine\u2019s accession process to the European Union represents recognition of the country\u2019s resilience and confirms the irreversible nature of its European course, according to Kyrylo Budanov, <a href=\"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/en\/\">UATV English<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n   <p>In a statement published on <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/Kyrylo_Budanov_Official\/596\">Telegram<\/a>, Budanov described the decision as a historic step not only for Ukraine\u2019s political future but also for the broader security architecture of Europe.<\/p>\n   <p>\u201cThe opening of the first negotiation cluster for Ukraine and Moldova is recognition of our resilience and the irreversibility of our European choice,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n   <p>According to Budanov, the move goes beyond the formal accession process and reflects the creation of a wider European space based on shared security, democratic values, and common interests.<\/p>\n    <blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cWe are beginning work on the foundation of our European life. This is about justice, freedom, and fundamental rights\u2014the principles that will make us part of a united, strong, and secure European community,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n   <p>Budanov emphasized that European integration is not only a political project but also an economic one. He noted that the European Union\u2019s economic strength is built on close cooperation among its member states and that deeper integration strengthens both shared interests and continental unity.<\/p>\n   <p>He argued that Ukraine has already demonstrated its determination and ability to defend its independence and is now proving its readiness to integrate into a system founded on democratic values, respect for human rights, and the rule of law.<\/p>\n   <p>At the same time, Budanov acknowledged that the path toward full membership will be complex and demanding.<\/p>\n   <p>According to him, the negotiation process will require substantial reforms, institutional transformation, and careful protection of Ukraine\u2019s national interests throughout every stage of accession.<\/p>\n    <blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cThe road ahead will involve difficult negotiations. It requires both internal changes and the ability to defend our national interests. But we must complete this journey in order to become stronger and take our place as full members of the European community,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n   <p>Budanov also stressed that Ukraine\u2019s future is being shaped not only by military successes but by strategic political decisions that influence the country\u2019s long-term development.<\/p>\n   <p>\u201cVictory is forged not only on the battlefield but also through systemic decisions that change the course of history. We continue moving forward,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n   <p>His comments came after the European Union officially opened the first negotiation cluster with Ukraine in Luxembourg, marking a significant milestone in the country\u2019s accession process and bringing Kyiv one step closer to eventual EU membership.<\/p>\n   <p><strong>Read also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/uatv.ua\/en\/june-and-july-should-be-productive-months-for-ukraine-and-all-of-europe-zelenskyy\/\">June and July should be productive months for Ukraine and all of Europe \u2014 Zelenskyy<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The launch of the first negotiation cluster in Ukraine\u2019s accession process to &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":1345318,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,14,49,51,36415,36422,55,50,36572],"tags":[76,78],"sources":[],"class_list":["post-1389522","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-ukraine","category-news-en","category-europe-en","category-11473-news-en","category-11473-news-en-3","category-ukraine-en","category-svit-en","category-11473-ukraine-en-news-en-5","tag-glavnoe-en","tag-homepage-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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