On November 5, 2026, during a meeting with the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Ukraine's intention to close all negotiation clusters regarding its accession to the European Union by the end of the year.
Plans to Close Negotiation Chapters
Zelensky noted that next year, Ukraine plans to move on to closing negotiation chapters, which will allow for faster progress towards EU membership. He emphasized that new ideas were discussed that could significantly accelerate the eurointegration process.
Trilateral Talks in Abu Dhabi
The President also discussed preparations for a trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi, which he stated is important for addressing security and economic recovery issues in Ukraine. Zelensky stressed that European partners must be involved in discussions on these topics.
Ukraine's Position on European Integration
Zelensky highlighted the importance of Europe's participation in negotiations when it comes to security guarantees and Ukraine's recovery. He received support from Costa on this position, underscoring a shared interest in regional stability.