This was said by the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Ukraine in Kyiv at the international conference DUkraine and the European Union: Mutual InterestsF.Speaking about the latest statements from the European Union regarding Ukraine's European integration prospects, Ambassador SHТЁDEMAN expressed surprise at such significant attention to Dverbal signalsF.DWe must distinguish between facts and wordsF, - he said.
He emphasized that in the enlarged European Union there are many problems related to coordination and solidarity support for decisions.
Dietmar SHТЁDEMAN agreed with the words of Oleksandr CHALY about the opportunities for Ukraine arising from its new geopolitical status: DThis is not the final stop for Ukraine, but new tools and opportunities for itF. DThe doors are not closedF, - he said - Dbut the problem lies in getting closer to the thresholdF.
According to the Ambassador, Ukraine has freedom of choice between various tools and proposals. According to him, Ukraine is in a difficult situation in connection with the upcoming Presidential elections. In this context, it is important not to send ambiguous signals regarding Ukraine's integration intentions.
The German Ambassador called Dnot to blame each other, but to take concrete steps that will bring Ukraine closer to the European UnionF. In particular, SHТЁDEMAN proposes to support in the Action Plan only what can be implemented in the near future Ts within 3 years.
SHТЁDEMAN emphasized that Dthe potential of partnership between Ukraine and the European Union is not exhaustedF. DThis potential should be realized in a practical way, - said the Ambassador - and we are ready to help Ukraine in thisF.
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