Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba: "During our call, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell and I discussed the preparation of the EU progress assessment of Ukraine’s membership bid. 

I briefed HR/VP in detail on Ukraine's progress in implementing seven EU recommendations. I anticipate the European Commission's assessment to be fair and become a significant step toward opening Ukraine's EU accession talks. 

We also elaborated on future steps to strengthen the European defense industry and enhance defense production in the interests of European security and Ukraine's victory".