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The European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen made a surprise visit to Kyiv for talks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
They focused on Ukraine's bid to join the European Union. Kyiv submitted its membership application back in March. Brussels is set to publish its final assessment next week. Von der Leyen says the commission is working all-out to facilitate the process.
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The European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen made a surprise visit to Kyiv for talks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
They focused on Ukraine's bid to join the European Union. Kyiv submitted its membership application back in March. Brussels is set to publish its final assessment next week. Von der Leyen says the commission is working all-out to facilitate the process.
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